JAILHOUSE DRUGS PROBE: ROOKIE WARDER CHARGED OVER CLASS A PROBE AT MAGHABERRY PRISON

A ROOKIE prison officer is to face a court on Monday (August 22) with supplying drugs inside a top security prison where he worked.

It follows a covert investigation by the PSNI’s criminal investigation branch into the trafficking of prohibited items into Maghaberry prison.

The 23-year-old- who has only been a warder for just six months – is charged with conspiracy to supply class A, B and C drugs.

He is further charged with possessing class A, B and C drugs with intent to supply and misconduct in public office.

The man is due to appear at Lisburn Magistrates’ court for a first remand hearing.

The charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

A 55-year-old woman and a 26-year-old woman who were arrested as part of the same investigation have been released on bail pending further enquiries.

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