Drama in Innsbruck: Prisoner dies of spare overdose in the cell!

Drama in Innsbruck: Prisoner dies of spare overdose in the cell!

In a dramatic incident in the Innsbruck prison, a prisoner was found lifeless in his cell. According to the Krone , the 18-year-old Afghan has probably died of an overdose of the substance Spice known as "Zombie drug". This drug, which is notorious for their fatal effects and seems to be easy for prisoners, always ensures alarming situations behind bars. The man who had been using drugs for a long time was discovered on November 23 in his cell, which he shared with three other inmates. Officials reported that he consumed not only Spice, but also prescription medication.

drug recovery a serious problem

The fact that drugs gets into prisons despite the safety precautions raises questions. Synthetic cannabinoids like Spice are not only odorless and tasteless, but also difficult to dose. A worrying picture is presented in the correctional facilities, where countless inmates depend on these dangerous substances. "There were always problems with him," said some judicial officers who described the deceased. It remains to be seen whether his cause of death was actually an overdose, since the autopsy result is still pending, as Hansjörg Mayr, spokesman for the Innsbruck public prosecutor, said.

In addition, there was an excursion of students of Italian law who received insights into life within the prison, subject to warnings about the actual dangers of insulin and drugs. This inspection took place on November 18, led by university assistant Lukas Staffler, who wanted to bring the structure of the prison and life behind bars closer to the participants. Such experiences could gain importance in view of the recently occurred tragedy and offer future law students a more realistic view of the challenges in prison, such as uibk.ac.at documented.