Shocking business in the detention center. A prison officer worked with criminals

Police officers from the Department for Combating Corruption of the Provincial Police Command in Radom revealed disturbing information about criminal activity which took place in the premises of 1 of the investigative arrests in the Mazowieckie Voivodeship. A key fishy turned out to be a 37-year-old prison service officer, who allowed an inmate associate of an organized crime group to not contact the outside world.

Crime in custody

Thanks to the cooperation of the Police and the Central Audit Office of the Prison Service Board, it was confirmed that the prison officer had made it possible to transfer a cell telephone temporarily arrested, a associate of an organized criminal group dealing with the distribution of narcotics. This allowed the detainee to proceed his criminal activity by remaining in contact with another members of the group.

In addition to the phone, the officer handed over to the prisoner another items that were prohibited in custody. He besides informed about the intended controls and gave instructions on how to avoid detection of these illegal activities by the control services. Moreover, he besides made it possible for him to make unauthorised telephone calls utilizing a stationary prison apparatus, thereby compromising the safety of detention procedures.

Co-conspirators detained

Another 47-year-old male active in the transfer of illegal items to the inmate. Both suspects were detained at their locations and brought to the territory Attorney's Office in Ostrołęka. A prison service officer heard a charge of breach of powers in order to get a property benefit, and his partner was charged with assisting in this crime.

Prosecutor's charges and threatening penalties

The D.A. applied police supervision and another preventive measures to both men. Additionally, a prison officer was suspended in the performance of his duties. Pursuant to the Polish penal code, a prison conviction of up to 10 years is punishable for exceeding the powers of an officer.

The issue is peculiarly crucial as it shows that even individuals of public assurance can be active in criminal activities, which threatens the integrity of the prison system. The police and prosecutors proceed to analyse whether another people could have been active in this process and what its actual size was.

The consequence of prison services and the consequences for the system

The Central Prison Service Board Audit Office announced strengthening interior controls in investigative detentions to avoid akin incidents in the future. The prison authorities stress that specified individual actions cannot influence the assessment of the full system, but this case surely requires a deeper analysis.

The investigation is ongoing and any fresh information on the conduct of the proceedings will surely be closely followed by the public and the media.

Summary
These events show the importance of ensuring the integrity and integrity of public officials who have a direct impact on the safety of the prison system. The issue is peculiarly publicised due to the possible consequences of illegal activities and the weakening of the state structures liable for rehabilitation.

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