Twenty people have been banned from visiting NSW prisons

Twenty people have been banned from visiting NSW prisons and some could face criminal charges following a crackdown on jail contraband.
It's alleged the visitors tried to smuggle in weapons, drugs, cash and mobile phones.
Justice Minister John Hatzistergos says they don't want to limit visits, but to make sure the prisons remain safe.
“It’s important to sustain them whilst they’re in custody, particularly over the holiday period and also to assist them in maintaining their relationships to support them following release.”
“What we can’t tolerate is those visits being used as an opportunity to compromise the safety and security of the system