They allegedly introduced drugs, mobile phones and weapons into the Taranto prison, for this reason the Police arrested 9 people (6 in prison and 3 under house arrest) on various charges of detention, introduction and sale of drugs, detention and port common guns, illegal introduction of phones and sim cards, corruption and receiving stolen goods.

The arrests are the result of an investigation coordinated by the local Prosecutor's Office and conducted by the Flying Squad.

Another 15 people are also being investigated as part of the same investigation.

(Unioneonline / vl)

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