Man busted allegedly trying to smuggle drugs into Yatala prison

Police have arrested a 51-year-old man after he allegedly tried to smuggle an array of drugs into Yatala Labour Prison.

A man has been arrested after allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs into Yatala Labour Prison, in Northfield.

Police arrested a 51-year-old man from Prospect on Wednesday for allegedly introducing a prohibited item into a correctional institution.

Detective Chief Inspector Naomi Oberscheidt said police and the Department for Correctional Services worked together to prevent illicit drugs being introduced into prisons.

The array of illicit drugs the man allegedly tried to smuggle into Yatala prison. Picture: SA Police

“We conduct operations targeting visitors who think they can bring drugs into jails,” she said.

“You run a strong chance of being caught if you choose to take the risk.

“This seizure at Yatala Prison is indicative of our joint commitment to prevent the introduction of drugs and other contraband into prisons.

Police are asking anyone with information about people involved in this activity can to report it to Crime Stoppers at crimestopperssa.com.au or free call 1800 333 000.