PAWNEE COUNTY —The Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility has been experiencing an increase in the presence of contraband drugs in the facility, according to Kansas Department of Corrections spokesperson Jeanny Sharp.

The increase has resulted in one offender death and several offenders being hospitalized as a result of drug use.

Contraband interdiction efforts have been increased at the facility and  as a result, all visitation with offenders has been suspended this weekend, May 18 – 19, 2019.