Ten inmates were rushed to the hospital after a suspected mass overdose occurred inside a prison in Ireland. The incident took place at Portlaoise Prison in Portlaoise, County Laois on a Tuesday afternoon. The inmates were in a serious condition and were transferred to Midlands Regional Hospital from the high security prison for adult males.
The Irish Prison Service (IPS) has taken action by securing additional naloxone kits for clinical intervention to treat overdoses. In a statement, the IPS mentioned that they are being extra vigilant across the prison estate and have started an information campaign for prisoners about the risks associated with consuming contraband. Canine searches are being conducted throughout the jail with a specific focus on examining deliveries into prisons.
This incident follows a recent urgent drug alert issued by the prison service to all prisons in the country after discovering the presence of a potentially fatal nitazine drug in prisons. The IPS is actively working to address these concerning issues to ensure the safety and well-being of both inmates and staff members.
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