Operation Vula Umlomo targets contraband at local prison

Polokwane Correctional Centre officials conducted a major search operation, dubbed Operation Vula Umlomo, on January 6 to clamp down on contraband among inmates.

- Miranda Maswanganyi

The communications manager for Polokwane Correctional Services, Sachiel Nemafhohoni, said the operation was triggered after a visitor was caught smuggling dagga into the centre. “We immediately called the police and the woman has since been suspended from visiting the facility. We warn visitors not to fall into the trap of bringing contraband when requested by offenders,” he said.