Shears , drugs and smart phones were uncovered during raids . Joint operation by Immigration and Customs sparked by security concerns that an attack on staff was imminent . Large number of smart phones were smuggled into the facility . Comment: Charges are yet to be laid against detainees responsible . Last major incident inside the Villawood Detention Centre was in 2011 when five asylum seekers were jailed for setting it alight .
Shears , drugs and smart phones were uncovered during raids . Joint operation by Immigration and Customs sparked by security concerns that an attack on staff was imminent . Large number of smart phones were smuggled into the facility . In one unit block there were four phones found , shears hidden in laundry powder and half a dozen syringes . Charges are yet to be laid against detainees responsible . Last major incident inside the Villawood Detention Centre was in 2011 when five asylum seekers were jailed for setting it alight .