Did they try to make dynamite?: Explosives experts called to Minga Guazú prison

An unusual discovery at Paraguay's Minga Guazú prison has raised concerns about potential illicit activities within the facility. During a routine inspection of inmate packages on Friday morning, security agents detected an anomaly inside a thermos. A subsequent search revealed a hidden compartment containing approximately 30 grams of a clay-colored powder with black specks and about 100 milliliters of a liquid substance.

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A powder and a liquid substance were found inside a thermos during a routine check at the Minga Guazú Penitentiary Center.

The nature of the found materials immediately prompted suspicion of their potential use in manufacturing explosives. Preliminary tests, including a fire test that reportedly yielded a positive reaction, have been conducted. However, officials emphasized that further laboratory analysis is required to determine the exact composition and confirm whether the substances could be used to create dynamite, noting that additional components would be necessary for such a mixture.

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Suspicion that it would be for the elaboration of dynamite.

In connection with the discovery, a woman who was attempting to deliver the thermos to an inmate in Module 1 Alta has been questioned. She stated that she had received the thermos from another person and was unaware of its contents. As a precautionary measure, the inmate destined to receive the package has been isolated, and a search of their cell and adjacent areas was conducted to rule out the presence of other suspicious materials. The incident has led to the involvement of the National Police's Criminalistics Department and explosives experts from the Special Operations Group (GEO).

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The material was subjected to a fire test that yielded a positive reaction.