ERIS agents from Toulouse seize contraband at Villeneuve-les-Maguelone prison

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On August 5, 2026, elite ERIS agents and prison staff seized contraband including phones, drugs, and tools during targeted cell searches at Villeneuve-les-Maguelone prison. Wednesday's evening operation targeted about ten cells. Officers found eight phones, 16 chargers, four SIM cards, screwdrivers, 11g cannabis, white powder, meat, perfume, a boxing glove, and foreign cigarettes. This followed incidents including assaults on guards. FO Justice union said staff face unacceptable normalized risk and requested a meeting with interregional director. Detainees face disciplinary isolation, and Montpellier prosecutors ordered a gendarmerie investigation.


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