The religious brotherhood Cofradía de la Sentencia and the Colegio de Abogados (Bar Association) in Vélez-Málaga have arranged that a local resident currently in prison can serve out the rest of his sentence as a Category Three prisoner.
The prisoner is a 48 year old father of two and is currently serving a nine year sentence for crimes against the public health, namely drugs trafficking. He will now take part in the Easter procession.
The brotherhood is also requesting a pardon for the man.