Corrective Services truck driver charged after allegedly smuggling knives into jail
A Corrective Services truck driver has been charged after he was allegedly caught smuggling hunting knives, prescription medication and tobacco into a jail in Sydney’s north west.
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A Corrective Services truck driver has been charged after he was allegedly paid to smuggle hunting knives, tobacco and prescription medication into a jail in Sydney’s north-west.
The 32-year-old man was arrested during a vehicle stop at the jail at about 1.30am on Wednesday, where officers allegedly seized a stash of contraband.
Police allege a search of his vehicle uncovered two large hunting knives, 65g of tobacco, a mobile phone, prescription medication and personal items such as deodorant and toothbrushes.
It’s alleged the man trafficked contraband into the jail in return for payment from inmates’ families.
Police also raided his home in Jordan Springs and allegedly seized $3000 in cash, ammunition, cannabis and a mobile phone.
The man came under notice in May when the Corrective Services Investigation Unit began investigating reports of corrupt activity by a male employee.
He faces a string of charges, including: five counts of an agent corruptly receiving benefit, knowingly dealing with proceeds of crime, stalking/intimidation and supply prohibited drugs.
His role has been suspended and he was bailed to face Windsor Local Court on July 30.
Corrective Services Investigation Unit Commander, Detective Inspector Rob Hollows, said alleged offences at the state’s jails were taken extremely seriously.
“Offences detected within state-wide correctional facilities are taken extremely seriously by both agencies, and together we will always take swift and appropriate action,” Det Insp Hollows said.
“These arrests should serve as a timely reminder to any employee, inmate or relative, who works at, resides within or visits correctional facilities, that illicit activities will be identified and thoroughly investigated.”