Cell phones, improvised weapons discovered in Mazaruni Prison search
A routine search operation at the Mazaruni Prison early Saturday morning uncovered several prohibited items, including cell phones and makeshift weapons.
The joint exercise, conducted between 05:30h and 09:00h, involved officers from both the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and the Guyana Defence Force (GDF).
A total of 30 ranks participated in the operation, which focused on the Brick Prison and the Stores.
The items that were found during the raid
During the sweep, authorities seized five cellular phones and 15 improvised weapons. The discovery of these items once again highlights the ongoing challenges in curbing contraband within the prison system.
Officials are continuing investigations to determine how the banned items made their way into the prison and to hold those responsible accountable. No further details on disciplinary action were provided.
Just two months ago, 12 improvised weapons were among several contraband items found during a search in a condemned section of the Mazaruni Prison. Police stated that a joint prison search led to the discovery of four cellular phones, one cellphone charger, 12 lighters, and 12 improvised weapons.
Director of Prisons, Nicklon Elliot also indicated that the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) would be erecting signs at strategic points outside the prisons, warning the public to desist from such acts and the consequences attached to them.
He warned that there would be no let-up in bringing down corrupt prison officers, family members, and friends of inmates who are bent on breaking the law.
