A joint team from the TNI\/Polri, BNNK Buleleng, and Singaraja Class\nIIB Prison conducted a search of inmate cells on Tuesday (22\/09\/2026).\nOfficers discovered several items prohibited within the prison,\nincluding cutter knives, scissors, metal spoons, and domino cards.<\/p>\n
However, during the search, officers did not find any drugs or mobile\nphones. The Head of Singaraja Class IIB Prison, Iskandar Djamil, stated\nthat knives, cutters, scissors, and metal spoons are items that inmates\nare not permitted to carry or store indiscriminately.<\/p>\n
Nevertheless, some of the knives and sharp tools found are used for\ninmates\u2019 handicraft activities. Their use, according to Iskandar,\nremains under the supervision of prison officers.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese are prohibited items, including sharp tools. However, they are\nused to create crafts, such as picture frames,\u201d said Iskandar.<\/p>\n
He explained that every tool used for inmate work activities has been\nrecorded. Officers also note who is using the tools and in which cell\nthey are being used.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese knives are registered\u2014who is using them and in which cell,\nthat is already documented,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
In addition to the sharp tools, officers found domino cards. Iskandar\nsuggested that the cards might have been left there by others, but he\nensured that the cards were not being used for gambling.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe domino cards might have been dropped off. But, God willing, they\nwill not be misused. There is no gambling inside. We are committed to\nthis,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Officers also found a number of lighters. According to Iskandar,\nlighters may be present in the prison because the prison authorities do\nprovide the sale of cigarettes and lighters for inmates.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Head of Narcotics at Buleleng Police, AKP Putu Edy\nSukaryawan, stated that the search was conducted to prevent violations,\nparticularly the abuse and distribution of narcotics within the\nprison.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom today\u2019s inspection, no illegal drugs related to the abuse or\ndistribution of narcotics were found,\u201d said Edy.<\/p>\n
In addition to drugs, officers also confirmed that no mobile phones\nbelonging to inmates were found during the search.<\/p>\n
Edy stated that the joint inspection activities will remain part of a\ncollective effort to prevent drug trafficking and other violations\nwithin Singaraja Prison.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/singaraja-prison-searched-joint-team-finds-numerous-knives-1790088840", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }