Rise in contraband seized in Irish prisons

in the first 10 months of this year, there were 1,008 drug seizures and 967 mobile phones confiscated, as well as 255 weapons and almost 300 litres of alcohol, or 'hooch'.

The amount of contraband items, including drugs, seized in Irish prisons has risen this year, with the Irish Prison Service saying it is down to higher detection levels sparked by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Figures provided by the Irish Prison Service (IPS) to the Irish Examiner show that in the first 10 months of this year, there were 1,008 drug seizures and 967 mobile phones confiscated, as well as 255 weapons and almost 300 litres of alcohol, or 'hooch'.