Contraband seized from Kegalle Prison
Contraband seized from Kegalle Prison
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Colombo (News 1st); The Department of Prisons discovered multiple prohibited items from the Kegalle Prison during a raid.
Prisons Commissioner & Spokesperson Chandana Ekanayake speaking to News 1st said 05 mobile phones, 10 SIM cards, 11 Batteries, and 01 Pen Drive were seized from within the prison.
The Mobile Phones, SIM Cards, and devices were handed over to Prison Intelligence for investigations.
The Department of Prisons said these items were discovered from the Special Ward & A-4 Ward which couses suspects connected to the incident of causing damage to a statue in Mawanella and drug peddling.
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RETIRED ARMY PERSONNEL TO FORM SPECIAL PRISON UNIT
RETIRED ARMY PERSONNEL TO FORM SPECIAL PRISON UNIT
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Colombo (News 1st); Retired Sri Lanka Army personnel will be assigned to form a special unit to provide security for prisons across Sri Lanka.
Prisons Commissioner General Thushara Upuldeniya speaking to News 1st said the Cabinet of Ministers had approved the plan and personnel will be recruited without any delay.
He said there is a need for such a unit considering the security required for high profile prisoners and the entire prison structure.
Thushara Upuldeniya speaking to News 1st said Sri Lanka Army Personnel who completed 12 years of service and left the military will be recruited for this unit.
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dining hall. on this day, prison intelligence has warned officers that a gang-related attack might occur at dinner. tonight, we re expecting some type of problems. possibly. so we have some extra coverage tonight to provide security. a member of a gang is in risk of reprimand for not fulfilling a direct order. they asked them to participate in their gang. if they refuse, they are disciplined. and the discipline being slashed. it doesn t matter how much staff we have. they will erupt if it s going to. officers are tense, watching for any signs of trouble. pepper spray is at the ready.