WATCH: Parolee nabbed in Standerton for smuggling contraband into prison
A 31-year-old parolee was arrested after allegedly concealing a cellphone and dagga inside food items during a visit to an inmate at Standerton Correctional Services.
A parolee (31) was arrested at Standerton Correctional Services on January 18 for attempting to smuggle contraband into the prison cells.
According to a statement compiled by Sergeant Thulisile Magagula, the inmate had attempted to smuggle a cell phone and dagga into the facility whilst visiting a friend who was incarcerated.
The suspect had brought food items, but it was discovered during the visit that a cell phone was concealed in a bag of instant porridge; the dagga was hidden in a plastic bag.
The suspect was immediately arrested and appeared in the Standerton Magistrates Court on January 19, facing charges of drug possession and defeating the ends of justice.
Captain Braam Robberts, spokesperson for the Standerton SAPS, reminded the public that items are thoroughly searched and any attempts to smuggle illegal items into cells will be met with arrest.
