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HMP Garth Drug Smuggling Crisis

HMP Garth faces a crisis due to rampant drug smuggling via drones, leading to increased violence and a breakdown in the prison's security and management systems.

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UkViolenceSecurityPrisonManagementDrugs

Hmp GarthPrison Reform TrustMinistry Of Justice

Charlie TaylorPia Sinha

How are prisoners obtaining drugs at HMP Garth?: Prisoners at HMP Garth are using mop and broom handles to retrieve drugs delivered by drones, highlighting major security flaws.
What is the impact of drug prevalence at HMP Garth?: The prison's high drug prevalence is linked to a 45% rise in violence and the need for increased prisoner protection due to drug-related debt.
How does the Ministry of Justice respond to the issues raised?: The Ministry of Justice acknowledges the challenges but emphasizes its zero-tolerance policy towards drugs and violence, citing security measures like anti-drone zones.
What are the broader concerns raised about the situation at HMP Garth?: The chief inspector of prisons and the Prison Reform Trust both express concerns about the security issues at HMP Garth and the wider implications for the prison system.
What factors contribute to the breakdown of the prison's behavior management system?: Staff shortages, insufficient training, and a failure to address rule-breaking contribute to the breakdown of the prison's behavior management system.

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