Man arrested after attempting to smuggle drugs into Lusignan Prison

A resident of Patentia, West Bank Demerara who attempted to smuggle ganja into the Lusignan Prison for his friend who is an inmate, was on Tuesday handed over to Police.
Reports are that 25-year-old Teron Cameron was caught with 24.01 grams of cannabis concealed under his slippers, and remains in custody pending charges.
Less than a week ago, Tiffany Grant of Prince William Street, Plaisance, East Coast Demerara was caught with 9.7 grams of cannabis which she had
attempted to smuggle to a prisoner in the Lusignan Prison. She was likewise caught and handed over to the Police.

Attempts to smuggle items into the prisons have prompted the Director of Prisons, Nicklon Elliot, to re-emphasise that the prison authorities have seen an increase in attempts by civilians to smuggle prohibited items into the prison. Elliot said smuggling contraband into a correctional facility is an offence that has serious consequences.
He has called on civilians to recognise the dangers to which they place themselves, society, inmates and officers by engaging in the trade of contraband within the walls of the prison.
On Saturday last, during his quarterly muster and general inspection of officers, the Director of Prisons advised prison officers at the location to remain alert and observant while on duty, and noted that all the correctional facilities face formidable threats from contraband smuggling.

Elliott has said that while there is increased monitoring and surveillance at all prison locations, over the past weeks, it was observed that several attempts were made by members of the public to smuggle contraband into the various prison facilities. This, he said, continues to pose significant challenges to the service. However, he warned that there will be no ‘let up’ in bringing down corrupt officers and family members of inmates who are bent on breaking the law. (G9)