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Tobacco Black Market Thriving In California Prisons

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By: Chris Blatchford, Investigative Reporter - bio | email

Seven years ago, the use of tobacco was banned by all California prisons after officials became concerned about the growing cost of healthcare for inmates addicted to nicotine.

But the tobacco black market is thriving to the tune of millions.

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