Corrupt prison guard and gang jailed over smuggling operation

Andrew Opoku‑Edusei, 28, was found guilty of conspiracy to convey List A articles into prison and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to convey List B articles into prison, facilitating the acquisition, acquisition or possession of criminal property, possession with intent to supply cannabis, possession of cocaine, and possession of ammunition. He was sentenced at Snaresbrook Crown Court on April 2 to four years and six months’ imprisonment.