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An investigation is under way after a prisoner was found dead in his cell at Magilligan Prison on Sunday.An investigation is under way after a prisoner was found dead in his cell at Magilligan Prison on Sunday.
Richard Bernard Gilmore, 25, from the Finaghy area of south Belfast, was discovered shortly before 0300 GMT.Richard Bernard Gilmore, 25, from the Finaghy area of south Belfast, was discovered shortly before 0300 GMT.
The BBC has learnt that prison chiefs are investigating the possibility that a batch of dangerous drugs may be in circulation in the prison. The BBC has learnt that prison bosses are investigating the possibility that a batch of dangerous drugs may be in circulation in the prison.
Gilmore had returned to the prison on Friday after a period of home leave. He was due for release soon.
It is understood he was a known drugs user and when he returned to Magilligan on Friday he was searched using a drugs dog.
It is understood the authorities will be examining whether Gilmore had access to a batch of drugs inside the prison, or if he managed to smuggle in drugs.
The Prisoner Ombudsman has been asked to undertake an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.The Prisoner Ombudsman has been asked to undertake an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.
East Londonderry MP, Gregory Campbell, said it was not yet clear if the death of the prisoner was drugs-related. Olwyn Lyner, of the Northern Ireland Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders, said the Prison Service had an "enormous responsibility in looking after prisoners".
"We are waiting for the Prison Service investigation into the circumstances to take place, and I would assume that would occur over today and tomorrow, " he said. "There has not been enough involvement by agencies who have responsibility for medical and mental health care, and in relation to drugs and other support, in working together with the Prison Service," she said.
"Then I think the circumstances will become clear."