A prisons officer stationed at the Maximum Security Prison (MSP) in Golden Grove, Arouca, has been apprehended for allegedly smuggling contraband, including marijuana, into the facility. The officer, who has served for four years, was searched by police from the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) upon reporting for duty on November 12 at approximately 8 am. During the search, authorities discovered several packets of plant-like material, cash, and cigarettes on his person. A subsequent search of his vehicle yielded similar items. The officer was arrested and taken to the Besson Street Police Station, where he is expected to face charges. A search of his residence is also planned as part of the ongoing investigation. Acting Prisons Commissioner Hayden Forde was informed of the arrest and emphasized that combating trafficking remains a top priority for the prisons administration. Forde issued a stern warning to his officers, stating that any involvement in trafficking would result in severe consequences, including being transferred to the division where contraband was delivered and facing judgment. He also praised the Prison Service Hotline for providing valuable information and commended the majority of honest and hardworking prison officers who uphold the integrity of the service.