A Miami federal prison nurse has been charged with smuggling drug-soaked documents to inmates in exchange for money and other compensation, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida announced Friday.
From November 2021 to August 2022, Ruben Montanez-Mirabal smuggled documents soaked in “spray,” synthetic marijuana also known as spice and K2. She also smuggled in other contraband such as cellphones, according to prosecutors.
The recipients of the pages then sold them to other inmates inside the prison. Mr. Montanez-Mirabal was paid about $1,500 for each delivery, according to prosecutors.
In addition, authorities allege that Mr. Montanez-Mirabal was paid by getting to use a Lamborghini and a Rolls-Royce, prosecutors said.
Mr. Montanez-Mirabal has been charged with bribery, providing contraband in prison, and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances.
If convicted, Mr. Montanez-Mirabal faces up to 45 years in prison.
• Brad Matthews can be reached at bmatthews@washingtontimes.com.
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