A yearlong investigation found K2-laced “paper hits” driving violence and deaths in Ohio prisons — while smuggling persists despite costly security upgradesShow Caption Hide Caption Smuggled drugs fuel chaos, violence and death inside Ohio prisonsAddictive drugs soaked in confetti-sized hits are being smuggled in, tossed over fences and dropped in by drones. Why can’t prison officials stop it?Drug-soaked paper, known as K2, is now the most common drug found in Ohio prisons.Fatal overdoses from K2 are rising, but the state likely undercounts them due to detection difficulties.Despite millions spent on security, drugs are smuggled in by staff, visitors, and drones.Staff…


