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Lithuania's prison service reported the interception of a package transfer containing eight mobile phones in Pravieniškiai prison.

The chairman of Israel's Elections Committee, Judge Noam Solberg, ruled that National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir improperly used police and prison services for campaign purposes, ordering him to remove promotional videos and pay legal fees.

A man celebrating his release from prison caused significant disruptions in train service after walking into an ICE tunnel while intoxicated.

The Lithuanian prison service acknowledges the deaths of two inmates but remains silent on details due to ongoing investigations.

Former officials of the State Revenue Service in Latvia have received prison sentences for embezzling goods intended for destruction, including alcohol and cigarettes.

The Lithuanian Prison Service's efforts have resulted in a significant decrease in cases of tobacco laced with psychoactive substances, according to a report from LKT.

Two Ukrainian men have been sentenced to prison for operating a migrant smuggling service that charged up to 15,000 euros per person to transport individuals to the UK.

Russia’s prison service is experiencing a staffing crisis, with over 30% of positions unfilled, exacerbating personnel issues in law enforcement as the war in Ukraine continues.

A prison officer in Lithuania was stopped by police while driving under the influence during off-duty hours.

A Lithuanian prison service officer was stopped by police for driving under the influence in the Alytus region.

The article outlines various legal actions and regulations announced on March 11, 2026, including a ratification agreement between Poland and the UK and several ministerial regulations.

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is investigating staff after allegations of receiving gifts including hotel stays and dinners, resulting in temporary work-from-home arrangements for affected employees.

Jorge Henrique Teixeira Verde, a tax auditor in Roraima, has been sentenced to two years in prison for sexually harassing a woman, but his sentence has been converted to community service and a fine.

A violent collision on the Rosario-Santa Fe highway resulted in two fatalities and several injuries among penitentiary agents.

A facility management service company's director in Lithuania is under investigation for tax fraud and may face up to 8 years in prison.

Thainá Santos overcame challenges after being dismissed from her police training due to pregnancy and successfully passed the Civil Guard exam.

During a meeting with the heads of the Prison Service, Minister R. Tamašunienė stressed the need to prioritize officer safety and improve working conditions to enhance public safety and reduce recidivism.

The Uganda Prisons Service has clarified that only the President has the authority to grant pardons to convicted prisoners, correcting a common misconception about the process.

The article examines the life of Alfredo Ríos Galeana, a multifaceted individual who transitioned from military service to a notorious criminal career, escaping prison multiple times.

Former prison governor Vanessa Frake shares a chilling experience from her career in the prison service, including a moment when she unwittingly interacted with a notorious serial killer.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir is using police and prison service resources for his political campaign, despite warnings from the election committee to cease these activities.

Anatoly Privalov, an Israeli citizen, was sentenced to six years and six months in prison for espionage against Estonia, gathering and transmitting information to the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB).

The Harju County Court has convicted Israeli citizen Anatoly Privalov for espionage on behalf of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB), sentencing him to six and a half years in prison.

Anatoli Privalov, an Israeli citizen residing in Narva, was sentenced to prison by the Harju County Court for spying on behalf of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) against Estonia and its allies for at least nine years.

The Avu community in Imo State, Nigeria, is resisting attempts by the state government to seize land allocated to the Nigerian Correctional Service, demanding the return of their ancestral land.

The head of Lithuania's Prison Service, M. Kairys, acknowledges the persistent presence of criminal subcultures in prisons but emphasizes the need for control measures rather than eradication.

The Commissioner of the Israel Prison Service, Kobi Yaacobi, privately expressed his opposition to a proposed death penalty for terrorists, questioning its deterrent effect.

A Latvian man has been sentenced to six years in prison for espionage on behalf of Russia, having been found guilty of transmitting information to the Russian military intelligence service (GRU).

A package containing three mobile phones was found at the Vilnius prison sports ground, prompting an investigation by the Lithuanian Prison Service.

The Israeli Police Investigations Department has announced its intent to indict Kobbi Yaakobi, head of the Israel Prison Service, following a completed investigation into alleged misconduct.

The Police Investigations Department has announced its intention to charge Kobi Yacobi, Commissioner of the Israel Prison Service, following an investigation related to his alleged warning of a colleague under investigation.

Sweden's Prison Service is revising its policies to prevent convicted sex offenders from being placed in community service roles involving children, following public backlash over past placements.

Israel's Prison Service seeks to extend its powers outside of prisons to enable guards to perform roles currently carried out by police officers, facing opposition from Police Commissioner Dani Levi.

The Nigeria Correctional Service reports that 64% of the country's prison population consists of awaiting trial inmates, contributing to extreme congestion in facilities.

Prisoners in several Danish facilities staged protests over inadequate healthcare, prompting a response from the Danish Prison Service.

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service plans to significantly expand its facilities in Luleå, including a new detention center and prison to address overcrowding issues.

Recent attempts to smuggle drugs, homemade weapons, and cell phones into Argentine prisons have been thwarted by the provincial prison service.

A man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for attempting to murder his ex-partner during a church service in Sorriso, Brazil.

The Estonian prison service delivered a modified transport bus to Ukraine's prison service academy to aid in the training of prison officers.

Santiago Cerruti transformed his life from a routine student to a dedicated volunteer in social transformation through rugby at San Martín Prison.

During a press conference, Minister Waldemar Żurek announced a strategy for the protection of animal rights in collaboration with the Prison Service, emphasizing the urgent need for a systemic approach to improve the welfare of animals amid recent public discussions.

A man has been sentenced to life in prison for attempting to murder former President Donald Trump, after a weapon was discovered aimed at a Florida golf course where he was playing.

Ryan Routh, 59, has been sentenced to life in prison for an assassination attempt on US President Donald Trump at a Florida golf course in 2024.

A recent report from the prison service indicates an increase in incidents involving inmates at the Tallinn prison, where a fermented liquid containing alcohol was discovered in one of the cells on January 26, though the inmates tested negative for intoxication.

A court in South Korea has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison for obstructing his arrest by mobilizing the presidential security service.

The Israel Prison Service shared a video on its official Instagram account showing prison guards cheering for National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir during his speech at an end-of-year ceremony.

Tensions have escalated between Police Chief Dany Levi and Prison Service Commissioner Kobi Yakobi, amid allegations of power struggles and unusual financial favoritism, culminating in Yakobi's absence from a key swearing-in ceremony.

Robert Maudsley, known as 'Hannibal the Cannibal' and the longest-serving prisoner in Britain, is reportedly feeling isolated following his transfer to a new prison, prompting him to seek legal advice regarding potential human rights violations by the Prison Service.

The Superior Court of Justice of Andalusia has upheld a six-year prison sentence for a 'pirate taxi driver' in Almería who sexually assaulted a young woman he was transporting home, along with a five-year sentence for another man who drugged and raped a minor in Málaga.

A Moscow court has sentenced former Foreign Ministry employee Arseniy Konovalov to 12 years in prison for providing classified information to U.S. intelligence officials during his time in Houston.