Nurse in Huelva Prison Faces 23-Year Sentence Over Methadone Tampering Allegations

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The Huelva Provincial Prosecutor’s Office has requested a prison sentence of 23 years for a nurse identified as MEMS, accused of tampering with methadone in the Huelva prison. The alleged offenses are said to have occurred in late 2018, with the nurse removed from the facility in November of that year and subsequently arrested in January 2019.

In the indictment obtained by Efe, the prosecutor’s office outlines a pattern of harm that includes a sustained injury charge covering five years of imprisonment, alongside seven individual injuries detailed in the document. A punitive measure also seeks compensation for the seven affected colleagues, with amounts ranging from 7,720 to 11,190 euros for each case.

According to minutes presented by El Confidencial, the incidents in question unfolded between July and November 2018. The prosecution asserts that the defendants accessed the facility with a clear intent to injure. The nurse is described as having a secured cabinet in the infirmary’s pharmacy, a responsibility for the methadone stored there, and limited oversight of the substance linked to these dependencies. From this position, indefinite quantities were reportedly seized.

Proceeding from this point, the authorities allege that the nurse introduced other substances, including Nordiazepam and occasional Pregabalin, along with food items that fellow staff members allegedly kept in the restroom for personal use. These provisions were reportedly consumed by the staff for reasons tied to certain dependencies, among other factors.

There is a claim that the combination could present a serious health risk for individuals unaccustomed to methadone when mixed with fortifying substances. Seven colleagues reportedly consumed the tainted items and experienced poisoning of varying severity, ultimately requiring hospital care and monitoring.

The case centers on suspicions of a calculated approach to contaminate medicines and related supplies within the prison setting, raising concerns about patient safety, staff welfare, and the integrity of medication handling in high-security medical environments. The broader legal process seeks to determine the extent of responsibility, the appropriate penalties for the alleged continuous injuries, and the restitution owed to those affected. As the legal proceedings unfold, prosecutors emphasize the need for accountability and the protection of health services within the correctional system, alongside safeguarding the rights and well-being of workers who rely on controlled medications in their daily duties.

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