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A prison officer was arrested on allegations of smuggling drugs into His Majesty\u2019s Prison, as confirmed by Superintendent Trevor Pennyfeather. <\/p>

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Arrested by military personnel last Friday upon arriving for his shift, the officer was handed over to police for questioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An ongoing investigation will determine necessary actions post-investigation.<\/p>

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A prison officer was arrested on allegations of smuggling drugs into His Majesty\u2019s Prison, as confirmed by Superintendent Trevor Pennyfeather. Arrested by military personnel last Friday upon arriving for his shift, the officer was handed over to police for questioning. 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