France planning Supermax-style prison near notorious Devils Island penal colony site
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A remote supermax prison deep in the Amazon of French Guiana isn’t just symbolic — it's smart. France is learning that real isolation, not just iron bars, is key to cutting off drug kingpins and gang leaders who still command from their cells. By targeting them at their source and placing them far from their networks, this prison offers a level of security and control that current facilities lack, ensuring these criminals can no longer exert influence from within the system.
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