Tag #Prison Security

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Drone Smuggling Spikes Near UK Prison

Residents near HMP Long Lartin in Worcestershire report a sharp rise in illegal drone deliveries of contraband, including drugs and phones, prompting concerns about national security and prompting a response from prison authorities and local police.

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France to Open Specialized Prison for High-Risk Drug Traffickers

French authorities extradited Félix Bingui, a suspected leader of the Yoda drug trafficking clan, on January 24th. He will be among 100 high-risk traffickers transferred to a new specialized prison by July 31st, raising concerns about security and staff safety.

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UK Prisons to Evaluate Anti-Drone Technology After Guernsey Success

Guernsey's Les Nicolles prison uses a 100% effective electronic forcefield to block drones smuggling drugs, phones, and weapons, prompting the UK Home Office to evaluate this technology for nationwide use after concerns were raised about the threat posed to national security by drones delivering con...

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Two Inmate Attacks at Bavarian Prison Under Investigation

Two inmates were injured, one critically, in separate attacks at a Straubing prison on Friday and Sunday during inmate visiting hours; police are investigating attempted murder in one case and exploring a possible connection between the two incidents.

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French Fugitive Amra Arrested in Romania After Deadly Prison Escape

French fugitive Mohamed Amra, who killed two guards during a daring prison escape last May, was arrested in Bucharest, Romania, along with ten alleged accomplices; the arrest highlights the success of international law enforcement collaboration and exposes vulnerabilities in French prison security.

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France to Open High-Security Prison for Drug Traffickers

The French government announced plans to open a high-security prison for over 600 dangerous drug traffickers by July 2024, following the killing of two prison officers in May 2023; the initiative includes isolating inmates, increasing semi-liberty places by 3000 by the end of 2024, and expelling for...

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Prison Officer Jailed for Sex with Inmate

A 31-year-old married prison officer, Linda De Sousa Abreu, was sentenced to 15 months in prison for having sex with an inmate at Wandsworth Prison; a video of the encounter went viral on social media, highlighting security concerns.

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