Prison officer smuggled contraband into Altcourse prison

Barbara Peters, a former prison officer, was sentenced to 10 months in jail on Monday for smuggling contraband into HMP Altcourse. She concealed items like alcohol, tobacco, and phones in her bra. Peters admitted to smuggling illicit items on 15 occasions, receiving approximately £9,000 from inmates. She was caught after police surveillance and faced threats from prisoners, but the judge cited her actions as a breach of trust. The court heard that Peters was vulnerable and manipulated, but the judge emphasized the seriousness of her actions and the need to deter similar offenses. Peters had no prior convictions and expressed remorse.