Prison staff believe batch of highly potent synthetic drugs consumed by prisoners
Some of the group were being treated at Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise near the prison while others were taken to Tullamore. Photograph: Laura Hutton
Sources said a quantity of white powder, the substance the prisoners are believed to have consumed, had been found and sent for analysis. While the results of those tests were awaited before the substance could be confirmed, it is suspected it was a potent synthetic drug. “The prison service has secured extra naloxone kits in the event of clinical intervention,” the reply added. “Extra vigilance is being taken across the prison estate and the Irish Prison Service has commenced an information campaign for prisoners around the dangers of consuming contraband.
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