Over 100 forbidden items, alcohol and drugs were found after searching the cells in the prison from Lipcani. The investigation took place on March 14 2018.

Therefore were discovered: 34 cell phones, 10 SIM cards, 15 batteries, 41 chargers, 47 liters of alcohol, 16 card decks, 103 lei, 2 WiFi modems, 8 earphones, 490 poker chips, 50 liters of ethanol, 7 packages with drugs.

Prosecutors have open files on this case, while prison officers are suspected of accomplice.

Those found guilty risk to receive a fine from 550 to 850 conventional units or to 3 years of imprisonment. 

Recently, two people were sentenced for transmitting forbidden items to inmates from Lipcani.

In the first case, the suspect received 2 years and 2 months for transmitting 3 forbidden objects last year, by throwing parcels over the fence, containing cell phones and drugs.  

In the second case, the suspect received a fine of 25 000 lei, after attempting to transmit last autumn a cell phone and drugs hidden in a pot with cheese.

Prosecutors have also accused an inmate from Lipcani prison, who on 18 November 2017 harassed an officer. He risks another 5 years to be added to his sentence for violating the administration's orders.