Semtex component found in prison
Traces of a component used in Semtex explosives were found in the cells of republican prisoners in Maghaberry Prison, the BBC understands.
The component was detected in swab tests taken during routine searches of two cells at Roe House.
A Prison Service spokesman said no Semtex was found during the operation.
Finlay Spratt, of the Prison officers Association, said it was a worrying development which raised concerns about officer’s safety.
“We don’t whether or nor explosives have been brought into the prison, but it is a very worrying development for the staff who already do a very difficult job,” he said.
Semtex is manufactured using the chemical compounds PETN and RDX.
Va aggiunto, per onore della verità, che nessun prigioniero repubblicano era a conoscenza della presneza di questi componenti, nonostante trascorrano nelle celle quasi l’intera giornata.
Inoltre il personale carcerario non ha eseguito alcun fermo.
Che sia solo una mossa per stringere ancora di più la sorveglianza a Maghaberry?