The Fiji Corrections Service has confirmed the arrest of a Corrections Officer caught trying to smuggle illegal drugs and mobile phones into the Minimum Correction Centre during his second shift on night guard duty.
The officer was found with marijuana, two mobile phones without SIM cards, and an 80 cm length of suki during a routine shift change.
He had been under suspicion for possibly being used by inmates to smuggle contraband into the facility.
Other officers, who had been monitoring his movements, intercepted him as he attempted to return to his post.
Upon searching him, they confiscated the contraband and discovered two mobile phones in his bag.
The suspect was immediately taken into custody, his statement was recorded, and he is currently being held at the Emergency Control Unit base awaiting further investigation. He will face disciplinary proceedings.
The Fiji Corrections Service maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of misconduct and contraband smuggling within its facilities.