Colombia considers using prison ships for its most dangerous criminals

Colombia's newly formed right-wing government is reportedly considering a plan to house the country's most dangerous criminals aboard prison ships, according to a source cited on Wednesday.

What is known

The information comes from an anonymous source connected to the Defense Ministry. No further details have been made public regarding how many ships might be used, where they would be stationed, or when such a plan could be implemented.

The concept of prison ships involves holding inmates on floating vessels rather than land-based facilities. Historically, several countries have used such measures to address overcrowded prisons or to isolate particularly high-risk inmates.

The source did not specify why the government is considering this particular approach, though the focus on the "most dangerous" offenders suggests an intent to tighten control over high-risk prisoners.

It remains unclear when a final decision on acquiring or deploying such ships might be made, or whether the initiative has been formally approved or is still under discussion.