In a troubling incident at Portlaoise Prison, 11 inmates were hospitalized due to an apparent mass overdose, with one requiring intensive care treatment. Prison authorities are probing whether a lethal batch of drugs was smuggled by an inmate recently allowed a compassionate visit.
The inmate believed to be involved in the smuggling was on a 'compassionate escort' when he allegedly brought in the drugs. This raises serious concerns about prison security and the protocols surrounding compassionate releases.
Prison officials are under increased scrutiny following the overdose incident, highlighting possible gaps in the systems meant to prevent drug smuggling inside correctional facilities.
This mass overdose not only impacts the health and safety of the inmates involved but questions the effectiveness of drug control methods in prisons, especially concerning inmates granted temporary release.
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