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<p>The number of mobile phones (including SIM cards) seized in prisons that are analysed
for information each year is as follows</p><p> </p><p>2010 – No data available</p><p>2011
– 10643</p><p>2012 – 9541</p><p>2013 – 6505</p><p>2014 – 12612</p><p>2015 – 9877</p><p>2016
– 10269</p><p>2017 – 4484*</p><p> </p><p>*Fewer examinations took place in 2017 due
to the creation of a new examination facility in HMPPS. During this time particularly
high-interest phones were prioritised for examination. Therefore, we can expect the
number to rise again in 2018.</p>
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