Tucked In Food, Cellphones Smuggled Into Tulungagung Prison!

Class IB Tulungagung prison officers showed WBP together with evidence of cellphones smuggled during a WBP visit to Tulungagung Prison, Tulungagung, East Java, Thursday (9/10/2025). (Between)

TULUNGAGUNG - Tulungagung Class II B Penitentiary Officer, Tulungagung, East Java thwarted an attempt to smuggle mobile phones during a visit by correctional inmates (WBP) on Thursday, October 9.

The head of the Tulungagung Prison, Ma'ruf Prasetyo Hadianto, explained that the smuggling was carried out when the WBP of a drug case on behalf of Dedy Ariyanto bin Paijan received a visit from his sister.

After the visit, Dedy underwent an examination by Jaya officers at Pintu-4 Prison.

"During the search, officers suspected that one of the food packages had a seal broken. After being examined, a blue Oppo brand cellphone was found hidden in a food packaged in sterofoam," said Ma'ruf, quoted by ANTARA, Friday, October 10.

The officers then reported the findings to the Head of the Security Unit (Ka KPLP) Dhonny Galeh Sulistyo for further investigation.

From the results of the examination, Dedy admitted that he received the item from his sister.

Head of KPLP Dhonny Galeh Sulistyo appreciated the accuracy of the officers and emphasized that the Tulungagung Prison does not tolerate attempts to smuggle prohibited goods.

"We will continue to tighten the inspection of the luggage of the visit. There is no tolerance for any form of smuggling," said Dhonny.

Ma'ruf added that his party would follow up on this incident according to procedures and continue to strengthen the security system so that the correctional environment remains clean of prohibited goods.

"The officers' quick action is proof of their alertness and dedication in maintaining security in prisons," he said.