Man gets 12 months in prison for smuggling drugs into Hasselt prison

A 49-year-old man from Hasselt received a 12-month prison sentence and a €10,000 fine for attempting to smuggle 305 grams of hashish into prison. He had a temporary release permit but was pressured by other inmates, allegedly involving threats related to his son and ex-partner. Upon returning to prison, he was caught with the drugs hidden in his underwear. The prosecutor dismissed his claims due to his extensive criminal record, which included eight prior convictions. Despite his defense arguing for leniency, the court emphasized his failure to learn from past offenses and the need for a firm response to his continued criminal behavior.