Three people have been charged during a joint operation between NSW Police Force and Corrective Services NSW at Cessnock Correctional Complex, NSW Police say.
On Saturday (27 October 2018), police from Hunter Valley Police District Target Action Group assisted CSNSW officers in the operation, focusing on the screening of visitors to the centre.
During the operation three offences were detected including a charge of drive whilst suspended, a 34-year-old man charged with possess prohibited drug (2 grams of methamphetamine) and a 28-year-old man was charged with introduce item to correctional facility (tobacco).
Field Court Attendance Notices were issued for these offences. Court dates are yet to be set.
Another small quantity of cannabis was seized from a vehicle however no charges are expected due to insufficient evidence of possession.
Further operations are expected.
