illegal substances.Rapiscan machines detect traces of dangerous drugs often soaked into paper or even pants and socks sent to inmates.But the Record has learned the impact of the Covid-19 virus pandemic and the huge strain on staff means the new kit is still not always being used to sample mail on its way in.The guard, who does not want to be identified, said the drugs problem is worse than ever as so-called New Psychotic Substances continue to flood the estate.
Previously described as "legal highs", before they were criminalised, they attempt to replicate the effect of other drugs with frequently dangerous results.The whistleblower guard said: "It's worse now than it was before.
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