According to the Commissioner though there has been a decrease in trafficking, such behavior will not be tolerated

By a staff reporter: 

Prisons Commissioner Dennis Pulchan says that everything is being done to reduce the number of incidents of prison officers smuggling contraband items into the Nation’s prisons. He gave the assurance following the arrest on Friday night, of a prison officer with over 12 years’ service, who was allegedly caught with contraband items while reporting for duty. Speaking with ie News on the matter on Monday Commissioner Pulchan said that all efforts are being made to permanently rid the organisation of officers who portray themselves as officers and cast aspersions on the Prison Service.

According to the reports, on Friday, at around 7.30 pm, Prison Officer Jason Sawh, who has over 12 years’ service, was reportedly found to be in possession of contraband, while reporting for duty. Sawh reported for duty at the Maximum-Security Prison, and a routine search was conducted on entry. Officers had received information that led them to search a vehicle. During the search, officers reportedly found a bullet-proof vest which they claimed Sawh had identified as his, but upon closer inspection, realised the padding in the vest had been replaced with cigarettes, wrapping paper, hemp and cigarette lighters.

According to the Commissioner though there has been a decrease in trafficking, such behavior will not be tolerated