Police have conducted an operation over the weekend, focusing on the introduction of contraband into the Mobilong Prison.
On Saturday 30 November, members from Public Protection Branch with the assistance of Traffic Support Branch and the Department for Correctional Services conducted an operation at Mobilong Prison.
Incidents of note include:
- A 22-year-old man from Holden Hill was reported for possessing a prohibited article.
- A 20-year-old man from Pennington was reported for drug possession.
- A 30-year-old woman from Medindie was arrested in possession of approximately 70 strips of Suboxone, she was charged with drug possession and bailed to appear in the Murray Bridge Magistrates Court on 13 January 2025.
A total of four expiation notices were issued in relation to traffic offences.
Detective Inspector Amanda Lewis, Officer in charge of Offender Management Section says that "SAPOL and The Department for Correctional Services have a good working relationship and will continue to work together to stop contraband being introduced into prisons.
"We run a number of operations specifically targeting visitors who think they can bring drugs into gaols. You run a strong chance of being caught if you choose to take the risk.
"This seizure today at Mobilong Prison is indicative of our commitment to support DCS and quell the supply of drugs and other contraband into prisons."
