MoD and military scrutinized over luxury prison controversy

[Judi Lynn]

MoD and military scrutinized over luxury prison controversy
Tuesday, 12 April 2011 12:01
Jim Glade

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Speaking about what a government commission found on a surprise inspection of the prison, the military commander stated, "68 motorcycles, 14 automobiles, and eight motor-taxis administered by the detainees, honorable senators, there is corruption."

The surprise inspection at 2:30 AM Tuesday by the Temporary Commission of Verification found irregularities in the prison which included the discovery that cabins on the property normally used for visitors had, up until recently, been housing inmates. They also encountered a food stand in the prison that was owned by a prisoner along with other usually prohibited items such as refrigerators and new televisions.

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Previously the military had prohibited prison authority INPEC to inspect the Tolemaida prison which houses hundreds of former military members, some of which are accused of crimes against humanity.

Senator Romero reported during the hearing that the cabins on the property were built with money from the brigade and lamented that special treatment was given to some former military members.

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