Shocking deaths in Innsbruck prison: drugs and violence in focus!

Shocking deaths in Innsbruck prison: drugs and violence in focus!

In a tragic turn of events, an 18-year-old Afghan man was found dead in his prison cell at the Innsbruck Correctional Facility, the Krone reports. The incident apparently occurred on November 23, 2024. Initial investigations indicate that the young man, who was housed in a cell with four other inmates, died of an overdose of the substance “Spice,” which was glorified as a “zombie drug.” This drug, known for its disturbing side effects, has made numerous headlines and is said to have increasingly dangerous effects on the health of its users. Prison staff discovered the prisoner's lifeless body during a routine check that morning, but so far nothing is known about an official autopsy result, as the "Krone" further reports.

Meanwhile, a former prisoner at the Gablingen prison is making serious allegations against the officials there. He describes how he was brutally attacked by several guards after waiting for help in a doctor's waiting room. Despite his obvious health problems, he was dragged back to the cell, where he was attacked and tied up. In a shocking report, he describes punches and kicks that were inflicted on him in a completely helpless situation. These incidents shed a worrying light on the treatment of inmates in German prisons. The reports on the Gablingen prison describe not only physical violence, but also an alarming disregard for the health needs of prisoners. The result is a picture in which violence in prisons appears to have increased under increasingly brutal staff, particularly after the current deputy head took office, who is cited as the trigger for these conditions.

Reactions and consequences

In response to the allegations, the Bavarian Ministry of Justice issued a ban on the deputy head of the prison, while the lawyers of those responsible asserted that all measures were taken within the framework of legal regulations. They demand a comprehensive investigation into the events, but categorically reject the serious allegations. It is striking that several former prisoners confirm similar abuses in the correctional facility in affidavits, thereby demonstrating the urgency of this issue. The reports of violence between inmates and officers raise serious questions about fairness and treatment of inmates, while the political and legal consequences continue to be examined.