Man caught attempting to smuggle phone in powder bottle into Timehri Prison
The phone that was found in the powder bottle
Police ranks stationed at Timehri, East Bank Demerara (EBD) have arrested a man, who allegedly attempted to smuggle a cell phone concealed in a sealed powder bottle into the Timehri Prison.
The man of Friendship, East Bank Demerara, visited the prison around 13:50h on Monday, to drop off personal items for a female prisoner.
Police said that while the items were being checked at the self-support area, prison staff discovered the phone hidden inside the powder bottle. As a result, the man was arrested pending charges.
Director of Prisons, Nicklon Elliot recently warned members of the public and prison officers found colluding in smuggling contraband into the various prison facilities will face the full consequences of the law.
The Prison Head noted that despite the increased monitoring and surveillance at all prison locations, it was observed that several attempts were made by members of the public to smuggle contraband into the various prison facilities.
This, he said, is an offence under Section 53 (1) of the Prison Act, which attracts a fine or a period of imprisonment.
However, he warned that there will be no letup in bringing down corrupt officers, family members, and friends of inmates who are bent on breaking the law. (G9)
