THE smuggling activities of two prison officers were brought to an abrupt end yesterday when their colleagues arrested and handed them over to police authorities for smuggling marijuana into the Georgetown Prison.

Sources say 492 grammes of marijuana were discovered shortly after the accused officers had entered the prison gate at about 7.40 am. The two officers reportedly attempted to escape, but were intercepted and apprehended by some of their colleagues.

Head of the Police Criminal Investigations Department, Senior Superintendent Leslie James, said charges would swiftly be instituted against the officers.

He indicated that authorities are indeed focusing on deterrence, since it’s appalling that prison officers, who are expected to carry out their duties honestly and efficiently, could allow themselves to become involved in such illegal activities.

(By Alex Wayne)