Early Sunday morning on September 6, 2026, prison officers at Port of Spain Prison intercepted a suspected contraband smuggling attempt. According to the Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service, two packages were thrown over the facility\u2019s perimeter wall and recovered by officers at about 7:40 a.m. The items included 28 packs of cigarettes, 266 grams of plant\u2011like material resembling marijuana, a Samsung replacement screen, and a 20\u2011ounce plastic bottle of alcohol.<\/p>\n
Acting Commissioner of Prisons Elvin Scanterbury praised the officers\u2019 vigilance, dedication and commitment, noting that the timely interception prevented contraband from reaching inmates. Scanterbury warned that contraband poses a serious threat to prison security, undermines rehabilitation and can create risks beyond the facility.<\/p>\n
The Prison Service reiterated its commitment to strengthen security measures and collaborate with law\u2011enforcement partners to prevent prohibited articles from entering correctional facilities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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