A correctional officer was this morning caught trying to smuggle "unauthorised objects and substances" into the facility, the government said.

It said in a statement the warder was caught during a routine search on staff members as they were entering the facility.

The statement did not say what the objects and substances were.

The government said immediate action was taken and investigations were carried out by the CCF authorities.

The police were called in and their investigations are in progress.

A magisterial inquiry is also underway.

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