Police hunt man in connection with smuggling phones into Ford prison

Homeless Nicholas Camilleri, 37, is wanted in connection with offences which happened between the 14 and 17 July 2017 and October 31 and December 1, 2017.

Between these dates there were attempts to get contraband items, including mobile phones and phone accessories in to HMP Ford in West Sussex.

Camilleri is described as about 6ft tall with brown eyes, dark hair and stubble on his face. He has a scar under his left eye on his cheekbone and a number of tattoos including the word ‘taker’ on the right-side of his neck along with three flowers in the same area.

He also has a tattoo on his left arm with the words ‘I have nothing to lose but everything to live for’.

Camilleri has links with South London, Brighton and other areas in Sussex as well as Scotland.

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A statement from the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU) said: ‘Camilleri has been evading capture since March 2020 and we would like the public’s help to trace him. If you see Camilleri, please contact police immediately on 999. He should not be approached.’

Anyone who knows his whereabouts or who has information which could help police locate him is urged to call 101 quoting Operation Ford.

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