Tag: prison overcrowding
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Cork Prison Overdoses and Drug Seizures: A Rising Challenge
Overview: Five overdoses in Cork Prison amid growing drug seizures New data from the Department of Justice, based on information supplied by the Irish Prison Service (IPS), shows a troubling trend at Cork Prison: five overdoses have occurred since August 2024, while the prison has recorded 269 drug seizures since 2020. The figures illuminate the…
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Nueva Ecija Donates 60 Hectares for BuCor Regional Facility
New Land Donation to Fund BuCor’s Regional Facility The provincial government of Nueva Ecija has committed a significant land donation to the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), paving the way for a regional facility in Palayan City. The plan aligns with BuCor’s broader regionalization strategy, which envisions establishing modern correctional centers across the country to address…