The Fiji Corrections Service (FCS) is urging the public to avoid participating in illegal activities, particularly smuggling contraband into correctional facilities. This cautionary message follows a troubling increase in the number of individuals apprehended for trying to deliver prohibited items to inmates.
In the last two days alone, authorities arrested two people in separate incidents caught attempting to smuggle dangerous items such as marijuana, methamphetamine, and mobile phones into the facilities. Both suspects were immediately detained by FCS officers and transferred to police custody, where they are expected to face legal action.
The FCS has reiterated its strict zero-tolerance policy regarding contraband smuggling, emphasizing that the legal ramifications of such actions far exceed any perceived short-term gains. The public is reminded to firmly decline any requests from inmates or associates to transport illegal items and to report such encounters to law enforcement, thereby steering clear of legal trouble.
Dr. Jalesi Nakarawa, Commissioner of Corrections, expressed concern over the impact of these activities on families, especially noting a recent case where a woman with young children attempted to bring contraband into the facility. “We do not want a situation where both parents are on the wrong side of the law,” he stated, highlighting the significant social and economic consequences that can arise, particularly for innocent children.
The FCS is dedicated to maintaining a secure environment that promotes rehabilitation for inmates. As such, they call on the community to support their efforts by engaging in lawful behavior and fostering positive social conduct.
In a hopeful turn, this initiative not only emphasizes the importance of community cooperation in maintaining safety but also stresses the need for collective responsibility in ensuring that families remain safe and intact, thereby fostering a more positive and rehabilitative society.
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