Prison officer charged with drugs offences

A 23-year-old prison officer has been charged with 16 offences in connection with a drugs probe in Maghaberry Prison.

Presseye
Published 20th Aug 2017

He is charged with conspiracy to supply class A, B and C drugs, possessing the same class drugs with intent to supply and misconduct in public office.

He will appear before Lisburn Magistrates court on Monday.

Two women, also arrested as part of the same investigation have been released on bail pending further enquiries.