Prison Officer and Accomplices Jailed for Prison Drug Smuggling
A prison officer and two others have been locked up for smuggling drugs and contraband into HMP Doncaster. Rio Moran, James Millington, and Callum Reilly were at the centre of a twisting conspiracy sending illegal items behind bars and laundering the profits.
Drugs, Phones and a Botched Delivery
South Yorkshire Police’s Prison Anti-Corruption Unit swooped in November 2020, arresting Moran as she arrived for work. A detailed search of her home uncovered a stash of drugs and phones. While officers were there, Callum Reilly showed up trying to sneak more contraband through the front door, destined for HMP Doncaster.
James Millington, an inmate at HMP Doncaster, was identified as the recipient. His partner Claire Anderson was also caught up in the scheme, arrested at her Stockport home with drugs and phones likely heading into prison.
Police and Prison Officials Condemn Corruption
“Our prisons are staffed predominantly with hard-working officers who go about their business professionally despite the risks,” said Detective Constable Scott Jarvis.
“Any officers who break the law will be dealt with robustly,” he added.
Detective Sergeant Gareth Gent said: “This is an example of the hard work and processes developed to quickly identify and stop corruption.”
HMP Doncaster’s Serco Prison Director John Hewitson slammed the rogue officer’s actions. “We expect the highest standards, and this individual fell well short. Zero tolerance for anyone breaking the law at our prison.”
Harsh Sentences for the Prison Smugglers
- Rio Moran, 30, pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply class B drugs, smuggling contraband, and money laundering. She was jailed for two years.
- James Millington, 31, admitted to supplying class B and C drugs into prison and conspiracy charges. He received seven years and nine months behind bars.
- Callum Reilly, 30, also guilty of supplying drugs and money laundering, was sentenced to one year.
- Claire Anderson, 32, awaits sentencing in March after pleading guilty to conspiracy charges.
The crackdown sends a clear warning: anyone caught helping criminals sneak drugs into UK prisons faces serious jail time.
