Indonesian Prison Searched for Contraband, Illegal Items Confiscated

Central Sulawesi's correctional authorities have intensified efforts to maintain order and security within the region's correctional facilities. A recent operation saw a thorough search of the Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Perempuan Kelas III Palu, a women's prison located in Sigi.

The raid, conducted by a joint team, focused on eradicating illegal mobile phones, extortion practices, and drug use – collectively known as "Halinar" – from the prison environment. Bagus Kurniawan, head of the Central Sulawesi Correctional Center, stated that the operation was part of a broader strategy to strengthen early detection of security disturbances.

During the search, officers discovered and seized various contraband items, including spoons, forks, scissors, nail clippers, razors, staples, needles, pins, lighters, cigarettes, glass bottles, knives, and iron hangers. These items were confiscated according to established procedures.

In addition to the physical search, 30 randomly selected inmates underwent urine tests. All tests returned negative for narcotics, indicating a current absence of drug use among that group. Kurniawan emphasized that such inspections and drug tests will be conducted regularly across all correctional facilities in Central Sulawesi to ensure a safe and drug-free environment.

"We are committed to creating prisons and detention centers that are clean, safe, and free from illegal mobile phones and drugs. Surveillance will continue to be strengthened on an ongoing basis," Kurniawan asserted, highlighting the administration's dedication to upholding security standards.