Samarinda Prison Tightens Supervision After Prisoners Control Drugs

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SAMARINDA - Head of the Class II A Penitentiary Security Unit (KPLP) Samarinda, East Kalimantan Sukardi is committed to continuing to tighten supervision after the inmate with the initials AC who is suspected of controlling the drug network from behind the cell.

"This incident is a momentum for evaluation and strengthening internal supervision in prison environments," he said in Samarinda, Saturday.

Sukardi explained that this finding was the result of a collaboration between the Samarinda Police and the prison. Based on the results of an internal search, the cellphone used by AC is strongly suspected to have been obtained from a former inmates who have been released.

"We have carried out investigation steps internally. It is strongly suspected that the cellphone was obtained through a former inmates," he said.

The inmates suspected of being involved were immediately transferred to the isolation room as a form of enforcement of the rules. The prison will also impose severe disciplinary sanctions, ranging from revocation of remission rights to cancellation of the social integration program.

To prevent the smuggling of illegal communication tools and drugs, Samarinda Class II A Prison has tightened supervision through a number of systematic efforts. One of the innovations carried out is to provide 24 special wartel booths for fostered as official means of communication for prisoners.

"We are also activating an internal intelligence team tasked with monitoring digital activities, including social media, which are vulnerable to misuse. This is our effort to detect potential violations early on," said Sukardi.

In addition to monitoring prisoners, strict examinations are also applied to all prison officers. Each officer is limited to carrying a maximum of two cell phones while on duty, which is then recorded and checked when they return home.

Sukardi added that the double inspection system (double check) is now strictly implemented for visitors and inmates after visiting activities. A thorough examination was carried out on the luggage and the bodies of visitors at the main door. After returning to the residential block, the inmates were also re-examined.

"This system is designed to close the loopholes for smuggling cellphones, drugs, or other prohibited items," he said.

The prison is fully committed to supporting the disclosure of this drug network case and has stated that it will not tolerate serious violations.

"We are committed to fully supporting the disclosure of drug networks, and at the same time strengthening the internal surveillance system so that similar incidents do not happen again," said Sukardi.