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Six One News: Adrian Lydon reports that the officer, who works in Limerick prison, was found with up to 40 mobile phones and drugs
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News At One: Adrian Lydon reports that his arrest followed a operation over several months
The man, who is in his 50s, was arrested at 8.30pm last night.
He was carrying up to 40 mobile phones, phone chargers and a quantity of cannabis and cocaine.
It is understood the arrest followed a lengthy garda operation stretching back several months.
The Prison Service has confirmed that an officer was arrested.
The Minister for Justice has made it an offence for anyone except the Governor to use a mobile phone in prisons.
Prison officers are only allowed to use mobile phones with the permission of the Governor.
The man is being questioned at Roxboro Garda Station and can be held for up to seven days.
