Authorities in Grant Parish have arrested two Texas men accused of attempting to use a drone to smuggle illegal drugs into a federal prison, according to the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff’s officials reported that Michael Wayne Blanco, 31, of Dallas, was arrested and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine with the Intent to Distribute, Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Distribute, and Taking Contraband into a Penal Institution.

A second suspect, Sedarius Deonte Miles, 30, of Balch Springs, was arrested on charges of Taking Contraband into a Penal Institution, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Distribute, and Possession of Methamphetamine with the Intent to Distribute.

According to the sheriff’s office, the arrests stem from an alleged attempt to use a drone to deliver narcotics into the federal prison located in Grant Parish. Authorities did not release additional details about the incident or the ongoing investigation.

Both men were taken into custody and booked on the listed charges as the investigation continues. Officials say the case highlights continued efforts by law enforcement to prevent contraband from being smuggled into correctional facilities.