Arnold Cassola Calls For Inquiry Into Adrian Agius Prison Internet Access

Momentum leader Arnold Cassola has called for an urgent public magisterial inquiry into reports that convicted criminal Adrian Agius had access to a laptop, Wi-Fi and internet services while in prison.

In a statement, Cassola argued that the internal inquiry launched by the Ministry for Home Affairs is insufficient given the seriousness of the allegations.

“The internal inquiry by the Ministry of the Interior is simply not enough,” Cassola said, warning that the findings of an internal investigation could not be used by prosecutors should criminal charges eventually be brought against anyone involved.

Cassola is calling for a public magisterial inquiry to investigate how the equipment and internet access allegedly made their way into Agius’s possession, who may have assisted him, and whether any communications were taking place through WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, email or other online platforms.

He also questioned whether any connections existed between prison authorities and Agius’s legal representatives.

Agius, who is currently serving a prison sentence, was found guilty of supplying the explosives used in the murders of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia and lawyer Carmel Chircop. He is also facing separate allegations linked to other serious crimes.

Cassola described the situation as a matter that goes beyond prison security and potentially touches on national security concerns.

Referencing the government’s initial resistance to a public inquiry into the death of Jean Paul Sofia, Cassola urged Prime Minister Robert Abela to ensure that a full independent investigation is carried out.

“This is not simply a matter of security in prisons. This is a very serious case that impacts national security itself,” he said.

The calls come as questions continue to mount over how a prisoner could allegedly gain access to devices and internet connectivity that are prohibited within correctional facilities.

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