Opposition sceptical about prison units for drug barons

Opposition parties are expressing scepticism about a government plan to set up special prison units for gangland criminals.

Opposition parties are expressing scepticism about a government plan to set up special prison units for gangland criminals.

Reports this morning say Minister for Justice Michael McDowell has already approved a plan to keep people involved in the drugs trade in special isolation units separate from the regular prison population.

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