The Carabinieri and the penitentiary police carried out 38 precautionary measures against as many people, 26 of whom were arrested. The measures were issued by the district investigating judge upon request of the Catanzaro DDA.

The suspects are accused, among other things, of criminal conspiracy aimed at corruption and drug trafficking. The operation involved prison police officers serving in the capital's prison, seven of whom have been suspended. Reproduction reserved © Copyright ANSA 2013. All rights reserved.