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Prison Chief Urges Isolation of Drug Dealers Amid Crisis

4/8/2026

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Charlie Taylor, the chief inspector of prisons for England and Wales, calls for isolating drug dealers in prisons, likening them to radical extremists.
He notes rampant drug use and violence, with major dealers facing few consequences.
The Ministry of Justice acknowledges the prison crisis and says it is investing over £40 million in security measures, including anti-drone technology, to curb contraband.

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Charlie Taylor, the chief inspector of prisons for England and Wales, calls for isolating drug dealers in prisons, likening them to radical extremists.
He notes rampant drug use and violence, with major dealers facing few consequences.
The Ministry of Justice acknowledges the prison crisis and says it is investing over £40 million in security measures, including anti-drone technology, to curb contraband.