A routine search at the Timehri Prison in Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) has unearthed yet another set of contraband items including blades and narcotics.
The exercise was carried out between 06:30 hrs and 09:00 hrs on Friday. It was headed by OC #2 Subdivision-DSP Davis, OC Timehri Prisons, Superintendent of Prisons A. Benjamin and a party of Police ranks and Prison officers.
According to the Guyana Police Force, searches were conducted in the London Dorm, Sampson Dorm, Dining Hall and Security Block.
A total of 124 prisoners and their belongings were searched.
The following illicit items were found:
-5 Lighters
-5 cellular phones
-2 Spoons
-3 improvised weapons
-2 scissors
-Several razor blades
-Several cigarettes, and
-A quantity of Narcotics (Cannabis)
