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Irish prisons saw a 70% rise in weapon seizures in 2025, with 441 confiscated—more than one daily—due to enhanced security and smuggling disruptions.
Weapon seizures in Irish prisons rose 70% in 2025, with 441 weapons confiscated—more than one per day—up from 260 in 2024.
The Irish Prison Service and An Garda Síochána disrupted smuggling attempts using drones and throw-overs, leading to 84 arrests.
Drug seizures increased by 12% to 1,163 incidents, and 1,647 illegal mobile phones were seized, a 33% rise.
Enhanced security measures, including surveillance, visitor controls, random drug testing, and daily searches, are ongoing.
Over 70% of inmates have substance abuse issues, and treatment is offered to those who want it.
Authorities continue investing in technology and collaboration to improve prison safety.
Las cárceles irlandesas registraron un aumento del 70% en las incautaciones de armas en 2025, con 441 confiscaciones -más de una al día- debido a la mejora de la seguridad y a las interrupciones del contrabando.