Investigation launched following Mountjoy suspensions

An investigation into counterfeit CDs has been launched following the suspension of three prison officers from Mountjoy prison…

An investigation into counterfeit CDs has been launched following the suspension of three prison officers from Mountjoy prison.

Over a hundred DVDs - some thought to be of a pornographic nature - were seized in Mountjoy Prison yesterday.

It is thought copies were being sold on to people outside the jail.

Gardaí entered the prison yesterday afternoon to investigate a possible breach of copyright laws. They interviewed three prison officers, who were thensuspended last night.

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A garda spokesman said none of the men had been arrested.

The Minister for Justice, Michael McDowell, has launched an investigation by senior prison management into the claims.