Prisons, Drug Use

407 Mr ODENWALDER (Elizabeth) (17 February 2021). Are police always called when drugs are discovered at any time on a prisoner or in a cell and is the normal legal process entered into?

The Hon. V.A. TARZIA (Hartley—Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services): The Department for Correctional Services (DCS) has advised:

DCS makes information on all drug finds available to South Australia Police (SAPOL).

SAPOL are called if DCS attribute drugs to a specific prisoner or the drugs found are of substantial quantity and require investigation.

In all cases, the normal legal process is entered into.