Naples – Half a kilo of hashish on his person, five blocks ready to travel from one ward to another. This ended yet another attempt to smuggle drugs into the Naples-Secondigliano prison, where an inmate worker was stopped and arrested by the Penitentiary Police. The USPP (Universal Prison Service) announced the news.
Half a kilo on me
The man had approximately 500 grams of hashish, divided into five blocks. A considerable quantity, which investigators believe was not intended to remain in his possession. The theory is that the inmate had made himself available to move the drug from one part of the prison to another.
The suspect: internal courier
According to the prosecution, this movement was made possible by his status as a prisoner-worker: a position that granted him greater freedom of movement than other inmates. Hence the suspicion that the man was acting as an internal "courier," taking advantage of the time and space afforded by his job.
The operation and the seizure
"The operation," explained USPP President Giuseppe Moretti and Regional Secretary Ciro Auricchio, "was coordinated by Commander Gianluca Colella and prevented a significant quantity of drugs from circulating within the prison." The USPP expressed its appreciation for the arrest and seizure.
The USPP: "Agents understaffed, but a safeguard of legality."
The union then returns to spotlight the working conditions of the Penitentiary Police. "The officers," Moretti and Auricchio recall, "operate in difficult conditions and with staffing levels that are not always adequate, and yet they continue to ensure a fundamental rule of law for the safety of the institution and the community."
Details on the Secondigliano prison and the situation of the Penitentiary Police.
Here's some useful information about Secondigliano Prison and the working conditions of the Penitentiary Police.
- Secondigliano Prison: Located in Naples, it is one of the main penitentiary institutions in the region.
- Prisoner-workers: Inmates on assigned jobs have greater freedom of movement within the prison.
- Role of the Penitentiary Police: The officers are responsible for security and control within the penitentiary facilities.
- Working conditions: The Penitentiary Police often operates with reduced staffing, facing significant challenges.
- Importance of legality: The Uspp union emphasizes the crucial role of officers in maintaining legality and safety.
