Paki said the incident was isolated to one day room and did not impact the wider security and safety of the prison. The prison was locked down as a precaution, and was now operating as usual.
Paki said staff did an “excellent job” bringing the incident to an end.
“We have comprehensive procedures for managing incidents where prisoners refuse to comply with staff orders.
“This behaviour will not be tolerated, and the prisoners involved will be held to account. Corrections will carry out a review into the incident and will also refer the matter to Police.”
– RNZ