Polmont YOI inmate caught with two illegal SIM cards

An inmate at Polmont Young Offenders Institution admitted to staff he had not one, but two illegal SIM cards in his cell.
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Callum Rae (22) appeared at Falkirk Sheriff Court last Thursday, having admitted possession of two unauthorised SIM cards at Polmont YOI on August 2, 2021.

Defence solicitor Gordon Addison said: “He is doing really well with the various orders in place – there is a restriction of liberty order in place which is useful in many ways.”

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The court heard the SIM cards were discovered on a routine search of Rae’s cell – he told staff there were two cards and where they were.

The SIM cards were found in Rae's cell at Polmont YOIThe SIM cards were found in Rae's cell at Polmont YOI
The SIM cards were found in Rae's cell at Polmont YOI
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It was stated Rae lost five days of recreation as punishment.

Sheriff Derek Livingston placed Rae, address still listed as Polmont YOI even though he has been released from custody, on a restriction of liberty order, meaning he will have to remain in his home between 7pm and 7am for the next 150 days.