Additional security equipment to be deployed at Montagne Posée Prison

With continuous improvements in mind, the department of prisons has confirmed that it will shortly be deploying a mobile telephone detection system which can as well be used to detect other metal contraband items.

Using the latest technology which is not hazardous to humans or animals, the mobile telephone detector once installed will be able to detect any mobile telephone regardless if it is powered on or not. Being moveable the security equipment will first be tested at the search room to the Montagne Posée Prison before being moved to other facilities. If found to be effective the system will be expanded to other units within the prison system.

“The arrival and installation of this security item should come as a warning to anyone who thinks that they can take a chance to smuggle in contraband such as mobile telephones and not be detected. I can assure members of the public that anyone caught trying to bring in unauthorised mobile phones will face the full extent of the law,” said Raymond St. Ange, superintendent of prisons

Further the prison service welcomed the arrival of several new Seychellois hires, one in particular with experience from the judiciary.

“We are aiming to improve upon our work with not only the judiciary, but as well the police, the Office of the Attorney General and as well the Office of the Ombudsman. Having someone with experience from the judiciary will place this new liaison effort at our advantage and to the benefit of the prison service,” said chief inspector Louisna Neamtu, head of internal administration and quality