A 27-year-old prison officer attached to the Lusignan Prison has been charged with multiple offences, including introducing prohibited articles into the prison and possession of narcotics for trafficking.

Aaron Willis, of Lot 612 Haslington New Scheme, East Coast Demerara, was arrested by ranks of the Vigilance Police Station and subsequently charged for:
1. Introducing Prohibited Articles into Prison, contrary to Section 53(1)(a) of the Prison Act 11:01.
2. Possession of Narcotics for the Purpose of Trafficking, contrary to Section 5(1)(a)(i) of the Narcotic Drug and Psychotropic Substances Control Act, Chapter 10:10. Authorities reported that Willis was found with 243.3 grams of cannabis.

The accused appeared before Magistrate Sunil Scarce at the Vigilance Magistrate’s Court #1 on Wednesday, where he pleaded not guilty to both charges. He was subsequently remanded to prison pending further legal proceedings.
The case has been adjourned to May 19, 2025, for further hearing.