Woman Sentenced to 30 Days for Smuggling SIM Card in Toothpaste Tube

Woman Sentenced to 30 Days for Smuggling SIM Card in Toothpaste Tube
A 55-year-old woman was sentenced to 30 days in prison on Tuesday for attempting to smuggle a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card in a tube of toothpaste for her imprisoned son. The accused, Ingrid Mary Thomas, appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before Principal Magistrate Faith McGusty, where she pleaded guilty to the charge of attempting to supply prohibited articles to a prisoner.
The charge stated that on Monday, at around 10:20 hrs, Thomas visited the Prison Headquarters located on Brickdam, Georgetown, to deliver a carton box containing sanitary items intended for her son, Bevon Thomas. Bevon is currently serving a five-year sentence at the Mazaruni Prison for Felonious Wounding.
During the routine inspection of the items, prison officials cut open the tube of toothpaste found in the carton box and discovered a Digicel SIM card concealed inside. Thomas was immediately informed of the offence and subsequently arrested.
Ingrid Mary Thomas admitted to the offence during her court appearance and was consequently sentenced to 30 days in prison. The case highlights the ongoing challenges prison officials face in preventing the smuggling of prohibited items to inmates. Join this channel to get access to perks:
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