Melrose Prison: Inmate Caught with a SIM Card Hidden in His Mouth

An incident involving a prohibited item was reported at the Eastern High Security Prison (EHSP) of Melrose on Monday, March 9, 2026. A SIM card was discovered in the mouth of an inmate during a routine check conducted by prison authorities.

According to gathered information, the incident occurred around 7:15 AM. A prison officer stationed at the Body Scanner unit was performing the usual checks on inmates. During the scanning process of a particular inmate...