Police charge pair over prison contraband, South Australia

Two people were arrested last night after allegedly introducing contraband to a correctional facility.

SAPOL’s Police Corrections detectives and the Department for Correctional Services conducted a joint investigation into the unlawful introduction of contraband into a Northfield correctional facility.

On Thursday 6 February, police arrested a 51-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman, both of Brahma Lodge and charged them with introduce contraband to a correctional facility. The man was further charged with driving while disqualified and breach of bail.

He was refused police bail and will appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court today, Friday 7 February.

The woman was bailed to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on 19 March.

Members of the public who have any information about the unlawful introduction of contraband to any correctional facility are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. You can remain anonymous.

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