A month after a violent attack on prison guards at Aix-Luynes, knives are still being found in the cells, raising concerns about security and staff safety.
One month ago, guards at Aix-Luynes prison were assaulted by an inmate who wielded a scissors, injuring a guard seriously. This incident drew significant attention and prompted Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin to visit the facility and express support for the staff. The situation has led to a growing sense of insecurity among the prison guards, who feel that the management is unable to control the influx of weapons within the facility.
Despite heightened awareness following the attack, recent reports indicate that contraband weapons, including knives approximately 20 centimeters long, continue to be found in the prison. This has raised alarms among the prison staff, as they perceive that the threat to their safety is increasing. The management is perceived as overwhelmed, and the guards are urging for more effective measures to combat this dangerous trend before it escalates into further violence.
The persistence of this issue poses significant implications not only for the safety of prison staff but also for the overall security within the prison environment. As the guards call for intervention and support, the government may need to reassess its strategy regarding prison security and inmate control to prevent further incidents that might compromise the safety of employees and inmates alike.
