Mountjoy prison officer arrested and locker searched as part of smuggling probe
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The arrest of the officer linked to contraband smuggling efforts in Mountjoy Prison highlights intensified measures by Irish authorities to combat the illegal flow of drugs and mobile phones to inmates.
The ongoing clampdown on contraband, particularly drugs and mobile phones, includes intelligence-led operations, with recent searches yielding no evidence but signifying increased vigilance by prison authorities.
The Irish Prison Service's proactive operations in November, which included multiple arrests and seizures, illustrate a serious commitment to maintaining security and reducing the influence of illegal substances within the prison system.
Following the revocation of a counsellor's security clearance linked to contraband, these operations underscore the ongoing challenges of keeping prisons free from drugs and smuggled items.
Read at Irish Independent
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