HMP Dartmoor men’s prison in Princetown, England, closed dozens of cells and transferred nearly 200 prisoners after radioactive radon gas was discovered at the facility. TV channel reported this Weather.
In total, 184 cells had to be closed from November 2023 to February 2024. Of these, 194 prisoners were transferred. The institution’s management noted that this measure is temporary until the danger is eliminated and the pollution level is reduced.
The gas is ubiquitous, but levels are low so it doesn’t pose a major health risk, according to Sky News. However, it is more common in areas with high granite concentrations, such as Dartmoor, where HMP Dartmoor is located.
Before this, a prison nurse in Britain lay off He was fired for allegedly caressing a prisoner’s leg. The prison is sure that there is a romantic relationship between the man and the woman.
previously male escaped He is released from custody by exchanging identification with another prisoner.