A prison officer with 19 years service was on Saturday night detained for questioning for having marijuana in his possession.
According to a police report, at about 10 pm the officer, who work on the C-Batch, was on duty at the Port-of-Spain State Prison, Frederick Street when he was allegedly found with 11 packets of marijuana in his possession. The officer was said to be on “rest” and in the dormitory.
The officer was taken to the Belmont Police Station where he was questioned, however, the T&T Guardian understands that the officer was released last evening pending further investigations.