Three people have been charged including a man trying to smuggle tobacco into Cessnock Correctional Complex in a joint operation.
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The three people were charged during a joint operation between NSW Police and Corrective Services at Cessnock Correctional Complex on Saturday..
Police from Hunter Valley Police District Target Action Group assisted CSNSW officers in the operation, focusing on the screening of visitors to the centre.
During the operation three offences were detected including a charge of drive while suspende
An 34-year-old man was charged with possess prohibited drug after he was discovered with two grams of methamphetamine and a 28-year-old man was charged with introduce item (tobacco) to correctional facility.
Field court attendance notices were issued for these offences but no court dates have been set yet.
Another small quantity of cannabis was seized from a vehicle but no charges are expected due to insufficient evidence of possession.
Further operations are expected.
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