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Jail Smuggling Ring Exposed | Tampa News
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Bay County Jail just cracked down on a major smuggling ring—investigators caught a trustee, Norman Barfield III, attempting to sneak drugs and tobacco into the facility via a fake package drop at an auto shop. He’s not alone: two accomplices, Derrick Parnell and James Hill, allegedly orchestrated the operation and profited from it. Barfield faces charges for contraband possession and meth-related crimes, while Parnell and Hill are charged with conspiracy for multiple drugs and tobacco. The Sheriff’s Office vows zero tolerance for jail infiltration, emphasizing their commitment to security—even as details like the exact haul or potential additional suspects remain under wraps.
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