The Alabama Department of Corrections says a man has been charged with trespassing and promoting prison contraband after the discovery of 17 suspicious packages on state property.

The ADOC’s Law Enforcement Services Division have charged Khalil Engram in connection with an incident that happened Thursday, Oct. 12, at Limestone Staton Correctional Facility.

According to the department, correctional staff recovered 17 suspicious packages on state property at about 4:20 a.m.

The ADOC K-9 unit responded and located Engram in close proximity of the facility, authorities said.

He was transported to the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office Detention Facility and booked on charges of first degree promoting prison contraband and trespassing about prisons.

This investigation is continuing. Additional charges may be pending, according to ADOC.