Police raid on Agios Stefanos prison in Patras: Mobile phones confiscated from detainees' cells

Police officers conducted a raid at Agios Stefanos prison in Patras after midnight, carrying out inspections in numerous cells. During the operation, mobile phones found in the possession of detainees were confiscated.

Police raid on Agios Stefanos prison in Patras: Mobile phones confiscated from detainees' cells

Police raid on Agios Stefanos prison in Patras: Mobile phones confiscated from detainees' cells

Inspections were conducted in the early morning hours at Agios Stefanos prison facilities in Patras when police forces entered the premises after 2 a.m. The authorities proceeded to search a large number of cells with the aim of detecting prohibited items.

During the operation, police officers identified and confiscated mobile phones that were in the possession of detainees. The possession of such items is strictly prohibited within correctional facilities, as they are often used to organise criminal activities from within the prison.

The operation was carried out by specialised police units, which conduct regular inspections at correctional institutions across the country. The confiscated items will be sent for further examination, whilst investigations continue to identify the individuals involved in the distribution of mobile phones within the detention facility.

Source: ProtoThema

Source: Proto Thema

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