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59-year-old man arrested in DeKalb County Jail Halloween contraband bust, sheriff's office says

Authorities said they confiscated a large black plastic bag containing 14 cellphones, two belly rings, six tubes of super glue and more.
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DECATUR, Ga. — DeKalb County Jail inmates thought they were in for a treat this Halloween.

A 59-year-old man is in jail after allegedly sending contraband into an inmate's cell using a fishing rod.

DeKalb County Sheriff's deputies arrested the 59-year-old at the jail on Memorial Drive averting a “sizable contraband drop."

Authorities said they confiscated a large black plastic bag containing 14 cellphones, a zip lock bag containing a green leafy substance, two sewing kits, six tubes of super glue, two belly rings and more. 

The 59-year-old College Park resident is being charged with Crossing State/County Guard Lines with Weapons, Intoxicant Drugs without Consent and Criminal Trespass-Unlawful Purposes.

Officials said the man is currently being held without bond.

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