Prison officer was dealing drugs. Caught in the act

A prison health service employee was caught smuggling drugs and a mobile phone into the facility. He has been distributing narcotics to inmates for months. The authorities are investigating his connections and sources of drugs. The officer has been temporarily arrested and faces charges of exceeding authority for personal gain and drug trafficking. Disciplinary actions have also been initiated against him by his superiors, leading to his suspension from duty.

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