A prison officer who smuggled cocaine into a maximum-security jail after developing a ‘close relationship’ with a killer inmate is now facing time behind bars.
Heather McKenzie, 31, was working as an operations officer at HMP Shotts in Lanarkshire, Scotland, when she teamed up with convicted murderer Zak Malavin, 30.
The mum-of-two also convinced another prisoner to stay involved in the plan after Malavin warned her he was considering pulling out. Phone analysis also showed messages between Malavin and McKenzie – who met with criminals to collect drugs, cash and phones.McKenzie admitted supplying Malavin and others with drugs at HMP Shotts between March and October 2020
‘This operation was initiated after disclosures were made to SPS surrounding the involvement of serving prison officers in corrupt and criminal practices including the supply of controlled drugs and the introduction of mobile phones to the prison. ‘Further, consistent intelligence was received purporting that the accused had formed a close relationship with a prisoner who is serving a life sentence.’
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