In the wake of TNN’s recent exposé on contraband cell phones in Bermuda’s prison system, a new revelation has surfaced—one that is sending shockwaves through the community. A respected teacher, has reportedly been caught bringing suspected drugs into the prison, raising serious concerns about the integrity of civilian staff and officers within the correctional facilities.
A System Under Pressure
A reliable source confirmed that, a well-known figure in Bermuda’s education and sports circles, was allegedly found in possession of a quantity of pills, possibly MDMA (Molly). The incident has sparked discussions among retired prison officers, many of whom have witnessed firsthand the deterioration of discipline and oversight in the prison system.
One retired officer, speaking on condition of anonymity, stated:
“I heard something happened in the last few days—this person got caught bringing in all these pills. It’s shocking because this person was a respected teacher, but this prison has changed. Young officers are coming in just for the overtime money, and they don’t fully understand the job.”
A Broken System?
The growing problem of contraband smuggling is nothing new, but insiders say the lack of strict enforcement has emboldened those willing to take risks.
Another former officer revealed:
“Officers have been getting paid to bring things in for years. Some officers get offered up to $1,500 to smuggle in a phone or drugs. It’s been happening ‘forever, but now it’s worse because the leadership isn’t strong. New officers are young, easily intimidated, or simply in it for the money.”
Prison insiders claim that the absence of strong leadership and external oversight has allowed these issues to escalate. Some argue that unless Bermuda recruits experienced professionals from abroad, the prison system will remain in turmoil.
A Culture of Corruption?
Sources within the prison suggest that both officers and civilian staff are involved in smuggling schemes, often pressured by inmates serving long sentences with little to lose.
One source bluntly stated:
“If you were locked up for 25 years, wouldn’t you try anything to make your time easier? You can’t blame the inmates. The problem starts at the top.”
With reports of officers being threatened and intimidation tactics being used, the question arises: Are Bermuda’s prisons truly under control, or are they being run from the inside out?
Next Steps
As authorities investigate the alleged suspect involvement in smuggling drugs, the bigger issue looms—how many others are slipping through the cracks?
Will this latest scandal finally force action, or will Bermuda’s prisons remain a breeding ground for corruption and contraband?
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