Prisoner Adrian Agius Found with Internet-Enabled Laptop in Prison
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In brief
- An internal inquiry has been launched after prisoner Adrian Agius was found with a laptop that had internet access and WhatsApp in prison.
- The discovery raises questions about security protocols within the correctional facility.
- NET News reported on the incident, noting a lack of immediate government comment.
An internal inquiry has been launched after prisoner Adrian Agius was found to have a laptop with internet access and the messaging application WhatsApp while in prison. The discovery has prompted concerns regarding security measures within the correctional facility.
The Malta Independent reported that the inquiry was initiated following the finding. NET News highlighted the government's silence on the matter after the incident came to light.
Access to such devices and internet connectivity is strictly prohibited for prisoners, and the presence of these items suggests a significant breach of prison regulations. The internal investigation aims to determine how the laptop entered the facility and how Agius managed to obtain internet access.
Home Affairs Minister Glenn Bedingfield has ordered an internal investigation following the discovery of a laptop and an internet key in the possession of convicted murderer Adrian Agius. The inquiry will look into how Agius, who is serving a life sentence, managed to obtain these items while incarcerated.
Earlier, Fil-Qosor reported on the initial discovery of the internet-enabled laptop. The new directive from Minister Bedingfield underscores the seriousness with which the authorities are treating the breach of security.
Newsbook reported that prison authorities were left "with egg on their faces" following the discovery. The Maltese Herald highlighted that the Minister's order was one of his first decisions upon entering office, referring to Agius as a "bomb-maker" and one of the "Tal-Maksar brothers".
The investigation aims to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident and to address any potential lapses in prison security protocols.
A laptop has been seized from the prison cell of Adrian Agius, also known as 'Ta' Maksar', who is a convicted murderer. Authorities suspect that the device may have been used to connect to the internet.
This seizure comes after earlier reports of an internal inquiry launched into the discovery of an internet-enabled laptop within the correctional facility. The ongoing investigation aims to determine how the device entered the prison and whether it was indeed used for unauthorised internet access.
Further details have emerged regarding the discovery of a laptop with internet access and WhatsApp in the possession of convicted murderer Adrian Agius within the Corradino Correctional Facility. Earlier, Fil-Qosor reported on this incident.
MaltaToday has now also reported on the incident, confirming the launch of an internal inquiry by prison authorities. In response to these developments and other claims related to Corradino prison, the Nationalist Party has called for accountability.
The Spin Room
Medium media divide. MaltaToday confirmed the incident and reported the Nationalist Party's call for accountability, while ONE News did not cover this development, indicating an omission of a story unfavourable to the government.
- MaltaToday: Confirmed the discovery of the laptop and highlighted the Nationalist Party's call for accountability regarding prison claims.
Updates
- : MaltaToday confirmed the discovery of the laptop, and the Nationalist Party called for accountability regarding prison claims.
- : Updated with the Nationalist Party's call for answers on prison security and inmates' fundamental rights.
- : Updated with Home Affairs Minister Glenn Bedingfield's confirmation that the prisoner accessed the internet and his order for a 30-day internal inquiry.
- : Updated with reporting from multiple outlets: Judge Antonio Mizzi has been appointed to lead the inquiry.