Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. AMITE, La. (WGNO) — A sweep of the Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Amite led to the discovery of several forms of contraband and two arrests. Over the course of two weeks, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said they carried out "OperationShake Down." It is a full-scale search of the entire facility in partnership with the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office. Justice Department and NOPD team up to promote safe gun storage During the Sept. 19 search, deputies reportedly found multiple "improvised" weapons or shanks, a large amount of paper allegedly laced with synthetic THC or “Mojo,” suspected meth, prescription pills, tobacco, homemade alcohol, cash and a cellphone. 43-year-old Marques Harrison and 28-year-old Artrell Griffen were both arrested on a count each of introduction of contraband into a penal institution. (Courtesy/Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office) “To those involved with smuggling these items into the jail– both in the jail currently and outside of it– the game is over," said Sheriff Gerald Sticker. New policies and procedures have been put in place as a result of the search to stop contraband from entering the facility. Additional arrests made in fatal Labor Day weekend shooting Deputies say they are currently reviewing the trustee program that allows inmates the chance to do work outside the jail, as they believe it is the source of the breaches. The investigation is ongoing and deputies say more arrests are expected. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Another cool and pleasant night on the way Louisiana Red Cross sends volunteers to Florida for Hurricane Helene Motorcyclist dead following St. Tammany Parish crash Military warns short term spending bill undermines readiness Hamstring injury sidelines Demario Davis for week 4 matchup with Atlanta