WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ga. — Two teens are facing charges after allegedly trying to smuggle contraband into a state prison.

It happened in the early morning hours on Friday at the Washington State Prison in Davisboro, Ga.

Washington County deputies along with the Department of Corrections worked side-by-side to detain two teenagers accused of smuggling contraband into the prison.

Police charged L’Yondo Ware,17, of Hephzibah, Ga. and a 15-year-old of Augusta with trading with inmates without the consent of the warden, criminal trespass, and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.

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