In a concerning incident at the Penitentiary I of the Guareí Penal Complex in São Paulo, a mother was arrested while attempting to smuggle 46 grams of what appeared to be marijuana to her 49-year-old son, who is serving time at the facility. The drugs were discovered after she passed through a body scanner, part of the standard security protocol for visitors to the prison. This incident highlights ongoing issues with drug smuggling in correctional facilities and raises questions about the methods and responsibilities of both visitors and inmates.

The police reported that the woman was arrested on Sunday, with the Military Police intervening and transporting her to the Police Station in Itapetininga, where charges of drug possession were brought against her. Additionally, an administrative disciplinary procedure will be initiated to investigate the potential involvement of the inmate in this smuggling attempt. The authorities aim to scrutinize not only the actions of the mother but also the extent of the ongoing drug problem within the prison system, which has been a persistent challenge.

Just a day prior, similar incidents occurred, with two additional visitors arrested for attempting to smuggle drugs into the facility, underlining a troubling trend of continued drug trafficking within prisons. These developments signal the need for enhanced security measures and awareness about the perils of drug contraband in correctional environments, drawing attention to the serious implications for prison management and the health of inmates as well as visitors.