Man in custody since Sunday after house search
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EA prison guard from Graz Karlau was taken into custody on Sunday: The man is said to have smuggled both drugs and cell phones into the prison. Last weekend a house search took place in the prison in cooperation with the criminal police and the prison itself. Markus Kitz from the Klagenfurt public prosecutor confirmed a corresponding report in the “Kleine Zeitung” (Tuesday edition).
The investigation had been carried out against three suspects for some time – two of them are prison guards. One of them has now been taken into custody, the other has been reported for instructions. He is said to have warned prisoners about upcoming checks. “We are investigating abuse of official authority,” said Kitz.
During weekend access, cells were searched and lockers were opened. Cannabis was confiscated, but there was also talk of harder “substance” such as cocaine. However, there is still no evidence in this regard.
Both officers were temporarily suspended. The third suspect is a suspected drug producer who was also taken into custody. “However, the investigation is not yet complete,” said Kitz.
