Authorities have temporarily halted visitor access to Magazine Prison in Borella after Thursday night disturbances left eleven inmates hospitalized with injuries.
Magazine Prison has announced a temporary suspension of visitor access following unrest that occurred Thursday evening at the facility in Borella. Prison authorities displayed notices at the entrance informing the public of the restricted access policy, though no specific duration for the suspension was mentioned.
The disturbance involved approximately 40 inmates and resulted in injuries requiring hospitalization for eleven of them, according to the Prison Media Spokesman. Police confirmed that the situation was brought under control following the incident, though details about what triggered the unrest remain unclear.
In response to the incident, authorities have increased security measures at the facility. Police and Special Task Force (STF) personnel have been deployed to provide external security at Magazine Prison. The deployment appears designed to prevent further disturbances and maintain order as the facility manages the aftermath of Thursday's events.
The suspension of visits represents a significant disruption for inmates' families and legal representatives seeking contact with prisoners. While the nature of the disagreement or conflict that led to the hospitalization of the eleven inmates has not been disclosed, the enhanced security presence suggests authorities are taking precautions to prevent escalation.
