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A prisoner from Gainsborough has pleaded guilty to being in possession with the intent to supply more than £100,000 of spice-laced paper in HMP Lincoln.
Share: Colombo (News 1st); There was an increase in attempts to smuggle contraband into Sri Lankan prisons during the April festive season, said the Department of Prisons. Prisons Spokesperson Chandana Ekanayake speaking to News 1st said strict legal action will be instituted against people who attempt to smuggle various items into prisons. Drugs and mobile phones smuggled in by outsiders were discovered from prison cells at the Magazine Prison, Kalutara Prison, Welikada Prison – Women’s Ward as well as many holding centers including the Prison Hospital. The Prisons Spokesperson Chandan...
Contraband seized from Kegalle Prison Contraband seized from Kegalle Prison Written by Share: Colombo (News 1st); The Department of Prisons discovered multiple prohibited items from the Kegalle Prison during a raid. Prisons Commissioner & Spokesperson Chandana Ekanayake speaking to News 1st said 05 mobile phones, 10 SIM cards, 11 Batteries, and 01 Pen Drive were seized from within the prison. The Mobile Phones, SIM Cards, and devices were handed over to Prison Intelligence for investigations. The Department of Prisons said these items were discovered from the Special Ward & A-4 Ward which...
RETIRED ARMY PERSONNEL TO FORM SPECIAL PRISON UNIT RETIRED ARMY PERSONNEL TO FORM SPECIAL PRISON UNIT Written by Share: Colombo (News 1st); Retired Sri Lanka Army personnel will be assigned to form a special unit to provide security for prisons across Sri Lanka. Prisons Commissioner General Thushara Upuldeniya speaking to News 1st said the Cabinet of Ministers had approved the plan and personnel will be recruited without any delay. He said there is a need for such a unit considering the security required for high profile prisoners and the entire prison structure. Thushara Upuldeniya speak...
Dining hall. >> on this day, prison intelligence has warned officers that a gang-related attack might occur at dinner. >> tonight, we're expecting some type of problems. possibly. so we have some extra coverage tonight to provide security. >> a member of a gang is in risk of reprimand for not fulfilling a direct order. >> they asked them to participate in their gang. if they refuse, they are disciplined. and the discipline being slashed. >> it doesn't matter how much staff we have. they will erupt if it's going to. >> officers are tense, watching for any signs of trouble. pepper spray is at th...