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Bureau of Prisons (BOP)

The federal agency responsible for the custody and care of more than 150,000 federal inmates in federal prisons across the United States.

Federal Correctional Facilities

Prisons and other detention centers operated by the U.S. federal government for individuals convicted of federal crimes.

Synthetic Drug

A type of controlled substance analogue, often manufactured in laboratories, that mimics the effects of illicit drugs, including substances like fentanyl.

Fentanyl

A powerful synthetic opioid pain reliever, up to 100 times more potent than morphine, often illegally manufactured and a significant cause of drug overdoses.

Interdict

To intercept and prevent the movement or delivery of something, in this case, drugs entering prisons through the mail.

Contraband

Goods that have been imported or exported illegally, or items that are prohibited from being in a certain place, such as drugs in a prison.

Digital Mail Scanning

A process where physical mail is opened, scanned into a digital image, and then distributed electronically, often before the physical mail is delivered.