Woman arrested for trying to sneak SIM card into prison

A woman of Britannia, West Coast Berbice, was apprehended while attempting to smuggle a SIM card to her imprisoned son at the Mazaruni Prison.
The 55-year-old woman was detained on Monday at the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) Headquarters in Mazaruni. The incident occurred around 10:15h during a routine search of the items she had taken for her son, Bevon Thomas.
Officers discovered a SIM card concealed inside a tube of Colgate toothpaste; a method intended to avoid detection during standard security checks.
Following the discovery, the mother was handed over to the police and is expected to face court proceedings shortly.
The GPS has issued a stern reminder to civilians about the severe risks associated with contraband smuggling within prison facilities. Such activities not only endanger the safety of inmates and officers but also compromise the integrity of the prison system.
The consequences of smuggling contraband into correctional institutions are serious and can lead to significant legal repercussions. (G9)