In recent years, Colombia's prison system has faced unprecedented challenges, one of which is the surge in extortion cases inside prisons, which has forced the government to reevaluate its use of signal jammers used to control communications. signal jammer However, due to the outdated technology of these jammers and the restrictions imposed by court orders on many occasions, Inpec (National Institute of Penitentiaries and Prisons) announced that it would stop using these devices. cell phone jammer This decision not only reveals the complexity of criminal activities inside prisons, but also reflects the country's dilemma in dealing with new criminal methods.GPS jammer

　　Limitations of signal jammers and reasons for closure

　　Signal jammers were once seen as an effective means to prevent prisoners from using their mobile phones for illegal activities, especially extortion. Wifi jammer However, over time, these devices have gradually exposed their limitations. Colonel Gutierrez Rojas, director of Inpec, pointed out that most of these jammers are based on old 3G technology and cannot cope with 4G and 5G signals. This means that criminals can easily bypass these jammers and continue to carry out criminal activities.

　　What's more serious is that the use of signal jammers not only affects the inside of prisons, but also causes trouble to the daily lives of surrounding residents. Due to the interference of signal jammers, residents near the prison frequently suffer communication interruptions, affecting their work and study. This situation has triggered a large number of complaints, which eventually led to the courts ordering the closure of these devices several times. Colonel Gutierrez Rojas admitted that these devices have now stopped working nationwide.

　　Government response and challenges

　　Faced with the increase in extortion cases in prisons, the Colombian government has had to take urgent measures to deal with this problem. The Attorney General's Office has asked the Ministry of Justice and Law, the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology, Inpec, and Gaula (military and police) to strengthen technical and human teams to actively respond to this phenomenon. However, due to the closure of signal jammers, the government faces greater challenges in combating these crimes.