Improvised weapons among prohibited items in “condemned” area at Mazaruni Prison
Twelve improvised weapons were among several contraband items found during a search in a condemned section of the Mazaruni Prison on Thursday. Police stated that a joint prison search led to the discovery of four cellular phones, one cell phone charger, 12 lighters, and 12 improvised weapons.
The search team comprised 10 ranks from the Bartica Police Station and several prison officers.
Just two months ago: six cellular phones, six lighters, seven improvised weapons, and one pair of scissors were found during a raid at the prison.
Director of Prisons, Nicklon Elliot recently said that additional security measures would be employed within the confines of each prison location in a bid to end the continued flow of contraband into the prisons.
The items that were found during the raid
The prison head also indicated that persons’ movement near the prison locations would be restricted and, in some cases, a “stop-and-search” exercise would be conducted.
Director Elliot also indicated that the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) would also be erecting signs at strategic points outside the prisons, warning the public to desist from such acts and the consequences attached to them.
Meanwhile, Elliot 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.
“Public safety is a key component of the prison system, and all efforts will be made to achieve such a task,” the prison head said.
