Event Brief
Search at Avon Park CI finds dangerous contraband
Filed: Aug 06, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Summary: A mass search at Avon Park Correctional Institution uncovered dangerous contraband, officials said.
WHO: Florida Department of Corrections; Contraband Interdiction Units; Security Threat Group officers; SOTEC teams; Rapid Response Team
WHAT: A mass search at Avon Park Correctional Institution uncovered dangerous contraband inside the facility.
WHEN: Aug 06, 2026 at 5:09 AM ET
WHERE: Avon Park Correctional Institution, Avon Park, FL
WHY: The search was conducted as a mass contraband interdiction operation with support from specialized units.
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