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Corrupt Officer Aided Drug Smuggling Ring in Prison
2 Apr
Summary
- A corrupt prison officer facilitated drug and contraband smuggling.
- Gang used couriers and social visits to deliver items into prison.
- Over £50,000 passed through an account linked to the conspiracy.
A significant organised crime conspiracy to smuggle contraband into HMP Isis has been dismantled, resulting in multiple jail sentences for gang members and a corrupt prison officer. Jason Thompson, 34, abused his position as a prison officer to ferry cannabis, mobile phones, and hundreds of USB sticks into the jail over a five-month period between February and July 2024. He earned between £400 and £600 per drop.
The operation, described as well-organised, involved at least 18 attempts to bring items into the jail. The methods included Thompson physically carrying items through staff entrances or couriers handing over packages during social visits. Prisoner Olusegan Shobanjo, 26, was at the centre of the operation, directing activities from within the prison. His associates, Adedayo Shobanjo, 28, and Andrew Opoku-Edusei, 28, managed operations on the outside, sourcing illicit items and arranging payments. Banking evidence revealed over £50,000 passed through an account linked to the conspiracy.
Evidence gathered from prison phone calls, CCTV, and financial records led to coordinated arrests across London. Thompson admitted to conspiracy to convey prohibited items and misconduct in public office, receiving a four-year and six-month sentence. Olusegan Shobanjo was jailed for five years. Other couriers and inside distributors also received significant prison terms, highlighting the seriousness with which the courts view such corruption.
