Duo nabbed attempting to smuggle ganja into prison
A man and a woman were taken into custody after some 249 grams of cannabis, intended to be delivered to two inmates in one of the country’s correctional facilities, was found in their possession.
The duo was arrested on separate occasions, with the Guyana Police Force and the Guyana Prison Service taking action on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. The individuals had visited the correctional facility to provide items for two different inmates.
On Monday at about 10:52h, the female arrived at the Prison Headquarters. During a search of her bag, which contained toothpaste, several plastic packets containing suspected cannabis leaves, seeds, and stems were unearthed.
The drugs that were found in the duo’s possession
As a result, she was detained. The total weight of the cannabis parcels was 22 grams.
On the following Tuesday at about 12:50h, the man underwent a routine search upon arriving at the Prison Headquarters.
During the search, cannabis seeds, leaves, and stems were located within two pairs of flip-flops. He was subsequently taken into custody. The total weight of the cannabis parcels was 227 grams.
Meanwhile, Nicklon Elliot, the Director of Prisons, has emphasised that smuggling contraband into a correctional facility is a serious felony with severe consequences.
The Director called upon both Prison Officers and civilians to recognise the significant risks they expose themselves, society, and inmates to by engaging in contraband trade within the confines of the penitentiary.
