The Witness reports that a Pietermaritzburg prison warden was arrested after being caught red-handed smuggling illegal items into New Prison on New Year’s Day.
According to Sergeant Sifiso Gwala, spokesperson for uMgungundlovu District police, the warden was apprehended during a planned sting operation based on intelligence about her activities. She was caught during a search at the prison gate. Among the items she was attempting to smuggle were whoonga, dagga, a cellphone and a charger. Thulani Mdluli, spokesperson for the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Correctional Services, confirmed the warden’s arrest. The department has since suspended her pending a full investigation into the matter. A case has been opened at the Prestbury Police Station and is under investigation. The warden is expected to appear in court as investigations continue.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Zama Myeza at The Witness
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