Man arrested over attempt to introduce drugs into prison

Four people have been arrested as part of an investigation into drugs being introduced into an Adelaide correctional facility.

Police Corrections detectives arrested a 38-year-old Noarlunga Downs man yesterday, Thursday 20 July, and charged him with three counts of trafficking in a controlled drug, introduce contraband into an institution and abuse of public office.

He was bailed to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on 4 October.

It will be alleged the man attempted to introduce a quantity of suboxone, amphetamine and cocaine into the Adelaide Remand Centre.

Following investigations, police searched a number of residences across the metropolitan area and made three additional arrests, all linked to current inmates.

A 20-year-old Woodville North woman was charged with three counts of trafficking in a controlled drug and possess a controlled drug for sale. She was bailed to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on 4 October.

A 30-year-old Murray Bridge woman was charged with three counts of trafficking in a controlled drug and possess a controlled drug for sale. She was bailed to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on 27 September.

A 28-year-old Prospect woman was charged with possess a controlled drug for sale. She was bailed to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on 4 October.

Investigations are continuing and detectives have not ruled out further arrests.

South Australia Police work collaboratively with the Department for Correctional Services to investigate the introduction or attempted introduction of any contraband into our prisons.

Anyone with information about people involved in this activity can report it anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

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