Four women will face court after allegedly attempting to bring drugs into a rural prison.
On Monday 28 August, Murray Bridge police arrested a 36-year-old woman from Hillcrest, after she stole a Mercedes sedan from Adelaide and drove to the prison.
She attempted to enter the prison and was found in possession of a quantity of prescription medication, fantasy and methamphetamine.
She was arrested and charged with illegal use of a motor vehicle, making off without payment, introduce prohibited item into correctional facility and unlawful possession.
She was refused police bail and will appear before the Murray Bridge Magistrates Court today, Tuesday 29 August.
The same day a 18-year-old woman from Angle Vale was reported after she attempted to enter the prison and was found in possession of a quantity Xanax tablets.
She was reported for introduce prohibited item into correctional facility and will appear before the Murray Bridge Magistrates Court at a later date.
An 55-year-old woman from Para Vista was also reported after she attempted to enter the prison with a quantity of cannabis, methamphetamine.
She was reported for possession of a controlled drug and will appear before the Murray Bridge Magistrates Court at a later date.
A 33-year-old woman from Royal Park was reported after she attempted to enter the prison in possession of fake identification, a quantity of methamphetamine and prescription drugs.
She was reported for unlawful possession and introduce prohibited item to correctional facility. She will appear before the Murray Bridge Magistrates Court at a later date.
Superintendent Cindy Healey Officer in Charge of Murray Mallee LSA said,
"SAPOL and the Department for Correctional Services have a good working relationship and will continue to work together to stop contraband being introduced into prisons. We run a number of operations specifically targeting visitors who think they can bring drugs into gaols. You run a strong chance of being caught if you choose to take the risk."
Anyone with information about people involved in this activity can report it anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au
