Prison overcrowded beyond capacity

The Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone prison is housing nearly double its capacity, according to figures released on Monday, October 12 by the UFAP UNSa Justice union. With 1,120 detainees for 587 places, the occupancy rate reaches approximately 191 percent.

Union warns of compromised roles

The union estimates that this situation compromises the prison's roles of custody and rehabilitation. It warns about the daily consequences of overcrowding, both for staff and detainees.

Working conditions under scrutiny

Working conditions denounced by the union UFAP UNSa Justice reports tensions, violence, trafficking, and sanitation issues. The organization also notes the presence of rats, cockroaches, and bed bugs, which would worsen living and working conditions in the facility.

Safety risks from pests

It is also concerned about tunnels dug by pests, which it attributes to safety risks, including landslides. These elements are reported by the union in its statement.

Drugs found on prison grounds

Drugs discovered on the sports field The organization states that 400 grams of cannabis resin and 23 grams of cocaine were discovered on Monday, October 12 in the morning on the sports field of the prison. For the union, this discovery illustrates the risks associated with trafficking within the facility.

Calls for action and resources

UFAP UNSa Justice asks the State to act against prison overcrowding and the deterioration of working conditions.