Drugs Found at Psychiatric Hospital | Hattiesburg News

A major drug bust at Mississippi State Hospital in Whitfield has sent shockwaves through the facility, with K-9 units and law enforcement swarming campus after discovering bags of pills, marijuana, lighters, rolling papers, and electronics. Though no patients were exposed, the contraband was found near inmate work crews — raising alarms about how it got inside a psychiatric facility. The re-entry program is on hold as officials investigate who’s responsible, vowing zero tolerance and prioritizing patient safety while the Department of Corrections waits to release its findings. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f0d24366243a7016