'Number of overdose presentations' at Midlands Prison
The Irish Prison Service has said it is working with the HSE after "a number of overdose presentations in custody at Midlands Prison" yesterday.
Yesterday, a number of overdose presentations occurred in custody at Midlands Prison, prompting the Irish Prison Service to collaborate with the HSE. In response, the prison service has intensified random and intelligence-led cell searches on a daily basis. Their canine unit is actively conducting searches, with a heightened focus on deliveries entering the prison.
The Irish Prison Service remains in close communication with An Garda Síochána to prevent contraband from entering the facilities, both locally and nationally. The collaboration has resulted in successful seizures of contraband through target searches. The service emphasizes the importance of extra vigilance in stopping contraband and drugs from entering the prison, which remains a top priority.
They have also called upon prisoners, visitors, staff, and members of the public with information about contraband trafficking to contact them. A confidential telephone line (1800 855 717) and text line (086 180 2449) are available for reporting such information.
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