Department of Corrective Services - smuggling of contraband into Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre, Silverwater (Operation Montessa)
The ICAC investigated allegations that Shane Hughes, a corrections officer was taking contraband into the Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre at Silverwater Correctional Complex.
In its report on this investigation, made public on 2 September 2004, the ICAC made findings of corrupt conduct in relation to Mr Hughes. On 21 June 2004 Mr Hughes pleaded guilty to offences under the Summary Offences Act 1988 and the Crimes Act 1900 and was convicted. In its report the ICAC stated its opinion that consideration need not be given to his prosecution for any other specified offences.
The ICAC made five corruption prevention recommendations to the Department of Corrective Services to assist it to minimise the entry of contraband into correctional centres.
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Investigation reports | |
| Report on investigation into the introduction of contraband into the Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre, Silverwater (Operation Montessa) (2 Sept 2004) | View full report | |
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Findings of corrupt conduct | |
| Findings and updates | View findings | |
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Recommendations for prosecutions | |
| Recommendations for prosecutions and updates | View recommendations | |
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Recommendations for disciplinary action | |
| Recommendations for disciplinary action and updates | View recommendations | |
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Recommendations for corruption prevention | |
| Recommendations for corruption prevention and updates | View recommendations | |
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Transcripts | |
| View all transcripts associated with this investigation | View transcripts | |
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Public Notices, Media Releases and Fact Sheets | |
| Fact Sheet: Investigation into the introduction of contraband into the Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre, Silverwater | View fact sheet | |
| ICAC recommends improved staff searches in prisons | View media release | |