Sewage overflow forces prisoner relocation

According to reports on Monday the toilets began malfunctioning, but yesterday raw sewerage began flowing from the toilets into the corridor and the cell block area of the station, forcing the decision to relocate the officers. Coupled with that, police officers were forced to shut off the air condition in the station and open windows to deal with the stench while cleaners were kept busy mopping up the corridors and removing raw filth.

Police officers on duty who were uncomfortable with the stench and the heat left the station and carried out other duties.

Those who were forced to remain at the station to deal with members of the public complained bitterly about the stench and the uncomfortable feelings they had about the situation.

Officers added that they were unable to eat their breakfast and lunch because of the stench and in some instances they were forced to use public toilet facilities, or use facilities at other stations. According to reports senior officers attempted to contact UDECOTT the contractor responsible for the station, to no avail.

A decision was then taken to utilise officers of the police service to carry out some plumbing while employees from a corporation were called out to clean the cesspit at the station.

Newsday understands that the Police Social and Welfare Association was alerted about the sewer problem which affected officers yesterday and officers were advised that the association was looking into the matte