Sex for Drugs: The Scandal That Led to the Capture of El Pedregal Prison Guards
Four guards from El Pedregal prison, located in western Medellin, were captured after being accused of carnal access to several inmates and drug trafficking.
TL;DR
- Four prison guards (three officers and one auxiliary) were captured at El Pedregal prison in Medellín.
- They are accused of carnal access to inmates and drug trafficking.
- The guards allegedly used drugs, cell phones, and liquor as payment for sexual favors from inmates.
- An investigation, lasting four months, gathered evidence through interviews, recognitions, and analysis of judicial processes.
- At least six sexual offense incidents and nine drug trafficking incidents were documented.
- Previous allegations at El Pedregal include extortion of families by guards for food provisions.
- The case has led to a judicial decision for pre-trial detention for the accused guards.