Arrival of mafia prisoners ‘turning Sardinia into Devil’s Island’
- Posted on September 7, 2026
- By The Times
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In brief
Sardinia faces significant correctional challenges as authorities receive 88 high-security mafia inmates. Regional leadership expresses deep concerns about institutional capacity and public safety implications. The transfer intensifies existing pressures on the island's penitentiary system, already struggling with resource constraints and staffing shortages. Officials warn this influx could compromise security protocols and rehabilitation efforts across multiple facilities.
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Arrival of mafia prisoners ‘turning Sardinia into Devil’s Island’
The region’s governor says the 88 high-security inmates pose a safety risk and will put further pressure on understaffed jails
