Cell phones in underwear and drugs in cells: raid at Secondigliano prison

Naples – Not even private parts were enough to hide the prohibited devices. A thorough search of the Naples-Secondigliano prison uncovered a veritable treasure trove of illegal items: eight phones (including smartphones and micro-cell phones), narcotics, and even drug dealing equipment inside the prison.

The kidnapping and the hiding in the underwear

The operation, under the direct coordination of Penitentiary Police Commander Gianluca Colella, led to the discovery of doses of cocaine, hashish, and a precision scale. During the searches, the inmates' creativity in trying to evade the controls clashed with the officers' discipline: two of the seized phones had been hidden directly in their underwear by two inmates. A bag containing white powder was also found and is currently being examined by the Forensic Police for routine tests.

Praise for unions and the "daily war"

The union representatives immediately applauded. Giuseppe Moretti, president of the USPP, and Ciro Auricchio, regional secretary, expressed warm congratulations to the Secondigliano leadership:

“Once again, the Penitentiary Police have demonstrated great professionalism and operational capacity, strengthening their determination to ensure a safe and legal prison environment.”

The two union representatives then emphasized how officers are now engaged in a veritable "daily war," made up of increasingly sophisticated stratagems by those attempting to introduce drugs and communication devices into prisons, constantly endangering the safety of staff.

The appeal: jammers and anti-drone systems are needed

Despite a structural staff shortage, exacerbated by the management of the summer vacation plan, prison staff continues to maintain order with enormous dedication. However, according to the USPP, human effort is no longer sufficient.

Moretti and Auricchio therefore launch an urgent appeal to institutions to adopt cutting-edge technological equipment: first and foremost, jammers (frequency inhibitors that block telephone signals) and modern anti-drone systems, essential to prevent—especially organized crime—from maintaining control of their external trafficking.