The U.S. Department of Justice announced on March 3 that a multi-agency task force began an operation at the Federal Correctional Complex in Beaumont, Texas, to identify and remove contraband and investigate misconduct.
The task force is led by the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the Office of the Inspector General, with support from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas. The initial phase of the operation resulted in law enforcement officers identifying and confiscating numerous electronic devices, drugs and associated paraphernalia, as well as homemade weapons.
The operation included support from law enforcement officers with U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection, along with local agencies such as the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
According to officials, this effort continues longstanding cooperation between federal agencies including BOP and OIG with other law enforcement partners to address dangers posed by contraband within the federal prison system.
More information about this initiative can be found on the official roster page.
