The visitor had brought in clothing for their relative, currently an inmate in one of Luxembourg's penitentiary centres. A routine search of the items revealed a folded piece of paper concealed in a trouser pocket. When opened up, the seemingly-innocent piece of paper contained a white powder, which was later confirmed to be an opioid following testing.
The case was referred to the police and the public prosecutor's office. The visitor was arrested and brought before a judge.
The prosecutor's office said smuggling drugs into prison is a serious crime with appropriately severe punishment. Anyone smuggling such items into prison, regardless of the quantity, faces arrest and legal consequences by order of the prosecutor's office. The offence can result in up to five years in prison.
The prosecutor's office added that there are frequent checks in prison, carried out continuously and thoroughly, and frequently intensified.
