13 improvised weapons among contraband items found during prison raid
The prohibited items found during the exercise
Thirteen improvised weapons were among several other contraband items discovered during a raid at the Mazaruni Prisons on Wednesday.
According to information received, the exercise was conducted by members of the Guyana Police Force and Prison officials between 05:30h and 10:30h. Other prohibited items found were: one cellular phone, three nails, four lighters, one bottle of fermented wine, one smoking utensil, 14 cigarettes, and two grams of cannabis.
The search team comprised 38 ranks – 12 from Bartica Police Station and 26 Prison Officers of Mazaruni Prisons. The search reportedly concentrated on the Bricks Prison, Special Watch, and the New Mazaruni Prison.
