Drug smuggle attempt foiled at Arthur Gorrie prison
Published Wednesday, 03 December, 2008 at 01:27 PM
Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Sport
The Honourable Judy Spence
Corrective Services Minister Judy Spence has congratulated the excellent work of specialist police and Queensland Corrective Services staff in foiling an attempt to smuggle drugs into Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre.
Ms Spence said: “A 43-year-old woman has been charged after allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs into Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre in her bra.
“Police from the Queensland Corrective Services Investigation Unit intercepted the woman as she arrived for a visit last Thursday (November 17).
“The woman surrendered a blue balloon that had allegedly been concealed in her bra.
“The balloon contained about two grams of green leafy material, two syringes, half a subtext tablet and a chemist receipt.
“She is scheduled to appear in Beenleigh Magistrates Court on December 19 in relation to one count supply a dangerous drug to a correctional centre.”
Ms Spence said prison visitors should clearly understand that attempting to smuggle drugs into correctional centres is a serious offence.
“There are tough consequences for anyone caught trying to smuggle drugs into Queensland’s prisons. It’s just not worth the risk,” she said.
“All Queensland correctional centres use highly sensitive electronic testing and drug dogs, combined with police and QCS intelligence operations, to keep drugs out of prison.
“In the 2007-08 financial year, 13 visitors were charged with 23 offences related to the attempted introduction of drugs into correctional centres.
“It is likely that if you try to smuggle drugs into prison, you will be caught and prosecuted and you could face jail time,” Ms Spence said.
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Ms Spence said: “A 43-year-old woman has been charged after allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs into Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre in her bra.
“Police from the Queensland Corrective Services Investigation Unit intercepted the woman as she arrived for a visit last Thursday (November 17).
“The woman surrendered a blue balloon that had allegedly been concealed in her bra.
“The balloon contained about two grams of green leafy material, two syringes, half a subtext tablet and a chemist receipt.
“She is scheduled to appear in Beenleigh Magistrates Court on December 19 in relation to one count supply a dangerous drug to a correctional centre.”
Ms Spence said prison visitors should clearly understand that attempting to smuggle drugs into correctional centres is a serious offence.
“There are tough consequences for anyone caught trying to smuggle drugs into Queensland’s prisons. It’s just not worth the risk,” she said.
“All Queensland correctional centres use highly sensitive electronic testing and drug dogs, combined with police and QCS intelligence operations, to keep drugs out of prison.
“In the 2007-08 financial year, 13 visitors were charged with 23 offences related to the attempted introduction of drugs into correctional centres.
“It is likely that if you try to smuggle drugs into prison, you will be caught and prosecuted and you could face jail time,” Ms Spence said.
Media Contact: 3239 6203