CAPE TOWN — Correctional Services officials conducted a targeted operation at Pollsmoor Prison, resulting in the seizure of a range of contraband items.
The raid was focused on a section inhabited by gang members from Cape Town.
The search, which concluded in under an hour, yielded cell phones, mandrax tablets, cannabis, cell phone chargers, and sharp objects. Second paragraph: Correctional Services National Commissioner, Makgothi Thobakgale, highlighted the ongoing efforts to maintain security at Pollsmoor, emphasizing that it is a central location for incarcerating gang members and leaders from the Cape Town region. He spoke about the importance of intelligence gathering to thwart the entry of contraband into the facility, acknowledging that despite these measures, some items still manage to infiltrate due to security breaches.
Paragraph: Thobakgale underlined the necessity of rigorous security protocols and the dedication of Correctional Services personnel to prevent such incidents. He expressed the commitment to continue targeted raids to disrupt gang activities within the prison walls.
