Prison officer supplied drugs to inmates

A Prison Officer who supplied cannabis to inmates at a Kent prison has been jailed.

Today, Daniel McKenzie (28) of Cheriton Road, Folkestone, was sentenced to five years, four months behind bars after admitting four drugs-related charges.

McKenzie was working as a Prison Officer on 28 February this year when he was seen to enter the cell of two prisoners HMP Elmley, on the Isle of Sheppey. McKenzie also admitted supplying cocaine to two of his friends and possessing cocaine with intent to supply.