Major Drug and Phone Seizure at Fresnes Prison Raises Security Concerns in France
Authorities have opened an investigation following the discovery of 45 iPhones and one kilogram of cannabis resin concealed in cheese cartons intended for inmate meals at Fresnes Prison. The union FO-Justice expressed alarm over this significant security breach, calling for enhanced controls to prevent unauthorized phone use in detention. This incident aligns with the Ministry of Justice’s report that over 40,000 mobile phones were confiscated in French prisons during 2024.