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Media Statements

Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Emergency Services
The Honourable Neil Roberts

Tuesday, 23 June, 2009

Drug Smuggling Attempt Blocked

Queensland Corrective Services is investigating an attempt to smuggle a quantity of what is thought to be buprenorphine into Woodford Correctional Centre in the mail.

Officers intercepted a letter yesterday and a search revealed a clip seal bag containing white powder glued to the middle of a brochure

Corrective Services Minister Neil Roberts warned that people caught attempting to smuggle contraband into a correctional centre faced prosecution and possible jail time.

"We use a combination of intelligence, electronic security measures, drug dogs and electronic testing in Queensland prisons," Mr Roberts said.

"The message is simple - anyone attempting to smuggle drugs or other contraband into prisons faces the prospect of being jailed."

Mr Roberts also congratulated staff at the correctional centre on their diligence and excellent work.

Searches in correctional centres are conducted on a regular basis and include daily searches o f accommodation, prisoner cells and common areas.

If prisoners are detected with contraband items in their possession they may be subject to criminal charges or a disciplinary proceeding including a loss of privileges, contact visits and prison employment, as well as restricted movement.

Media contact: Minister's office on (07) 3239 0199, Queensland Corrective Services on (07) 3227 8586 or 0407657614



Last updated: 26 June 2009