Drug Smuggling

It is an offence to bring drugs into prison. If you are found to have brought drugs into the prison or handed them over to a prisoner, we will call the police and press for charges of possession with intent to supply to be brought against you. This can result in a prison sentence.

If you are found in possession of drugs or if you are caught passing drugs to a prisoner, you will be liable to the following:-

To be banned from the prison. You will normally be banned for at least 3 months. This means you will not be able to visit any prisoner here. If the prisoner you were visiting moves, the ban will normally follow to the new prison.

After the ban, to have your visits in closed or non-contact conditions. This will normally be for a further 3 months. This means you will not be able to touch the prisoner and there may be a glass screen between you.

To be searched, more intently, every time you visit until we are satisfied you are no longer a risk.

Whether to ban you or impose closed visits, and for how long, are matters for the Director in consultation with the Home Office Controller. You can appeal against the decision by writing to or telephoning the Director who will consult with the Controller.

You should also be aware that prisoners found to be involved in smuggling drugs through visits are treated very firmly. Drug smuggling can result in disciplinary proceedings which carry a wide range of penalties, including up to 42 additional days to be served in prison.

Please do not put your friend or loved one in this position by agreeing to requests for drugs and never bring drugs as a present.

Drug dogs are patrolling the visits area!

All visits areas are covered by CCTV which is recorded.

Concerned about drugs?
Do you know someone with a drugs problem?
Do you know anyone being pressurised to bring drugs in?
Are you being pressurised to bring drugs in?

HELP US – TO HELP YOU – TO HELP THEM

Call the HMP & YOI Doncaster free confidential helpline

Phone: 0800 7832046