Editor’s Note
- Class 1 Prison Thwarts Cell Phone Smuggling Attempt
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Visitor attempts to smuggle cell phone into Medan Class 1 Prison
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Smuggling attempt successfully thwarted by prison staff
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Prison Director commends performance of all prison staff
Class 1 Prison Thwarts Cell Phone Smuggling Attempt
The Class 1 State Prison in Medan (Rutan) demonstrates its dedication to maintaining security and order.
This dedication is evident in the fact that officers have successfully thwarted several attempts to smuggle cell phones into the prison over the past three months.
This success is due to the officers’ thoroughness and vigilance in conducting searches of visitors, including checking their luggage, in accordance with established security procedures.
Visitor attempts to smuggle cell phone into Medan Class 1 Prison
Visitors use various methods to bring prohibited items into the prison.
These methods are becoming increasingly daring, ranging from tying mobile phones to legs, hiding them in rice bags and tissues, to the extreme case of hiding them on sensitive body parts.
Smuggling attempts thwarted by prison staff
However, all these attempts were thwarted thanks to the professionalism and astuteness of the visitor services staff.
A smuggling attempt was discovered on Thursday, January 22, 2026, around 2:00 PM (WIB), when a visitor with the initials SR arrived for a visit.
Initially, the visitor followed established procedures, from taking a waiting number and filling out a form at the reception desk to checking his or her belongings and being frisked.
During this procedure, however, staff discovered a white Vivo phone hidden in a small pocket in the visitor’s bag.
The evidence was subsequently secured, and the visitor was questioned by staff for more information.
Prison Director Praises Performance of All Prison Staff
The director of Medan’s Class I Prison, Andi Surya, has praised the performance of all staff in the visitor’s service. They performed their duties responsibly and with great vigilance.
He emphasized that the “Zero Mobile Phones” policy will be further strengthened as a concrete step to maintain security and order within the prison. This policy also supports the 15 action programs of the Ministry of Immigration and Justice (Kemenimipas) to achieve a safe, clean, and integrated prison system.***
