Pubdate: Wed, 7 Apr 2004
Source: Christchurch Star (New Zealand)
Copyright: Wilson and Horton, 2004
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http://www.wilsonandhorton.co.nz/wh_companies/newspapers/christchurch_star.html
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1598
Author: Barry Clarke

CELL PHONE PROBE

Police are investigating whether guards at Paparua Prison were involved in 
giving inmates a cellphone.

The Christchurch Star has learned that police believe the cellphone was 
hired out to inmates, who may have been using the phone to organise drug 
deals from behind bars.

Police are remaining tightlipped over the inquiry. Said Detective Senior 
Sergeant Tom Fitzgerald: "I won't be discussing anything about this at this 
stage."

The cellphone was found recently and investigations have been carried out 
since. The drug squad is involved.

Regional manager of South Island Prisons, Paul Monk, said no internal 
prison service investigation was underway.
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