A prison has allowed convicts the use of a 3D printer – which could make pistols and keys for those with the know-how. Cons were ordered not to create anything to help them escape when they got the hi-tech device worth thousands as part of an educational scheme.
Bosses were told the printer is vital for a graphic arts course at category C Wayland jail. But a source said: “You couldn’t make it up. “These devices have been used to make weapons and all sorts.
The governors will need to keep a very close eye on it.” An insider said: “My worry is the printer will be used to make keys and we’ll have an escape on our hands.” Three-D printers have been used by criminals before.
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