On 21 July 2017, a public officer was arrested and charged with one count of abuse of public office.

It will be alleged that the 43-year-old woman from Waikerie introduced a prohibited item into a correctional facility.

The alleged offending is said to have occurred between 16 April 2017 and 3 July 2017.

The woman has been bailed to appear in the Berri Magistrates Court at 10:00am on 18 September 2017.

PUBLIC STATEMENT BY THE HON. BRUCE LANDER QC INDEPENDENT COMMISSIONER AGAINST CORRUPTION 
The publication of this information has been authorised by the Commissioner under section 56 of the ICAC Act.

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ICAC Public Statement - 11 September 2017