A friend of one inmate told the Manchester Evening News lags hadn't been allowed out for a shower or exercise until Wednesday.
In March, inspectors found the prison in Bickershaw near Wigan was facing an 'uphill battle' as it dealt with high levels of violence, self-harm, organised crime and failing infrastructure, including a 'near-tsunami' of drugs inside the prison which houses 600 inmates.
Prison bosses confirmed the action since Monday was to tackle the supply of drugs and illicit phones inside the prison.
The partner of one prisoner said the lockdown has been in force since Sunday and told the Manchester Evening News: "Even during Covid they were allowed one hour out a day and, for the last four days, not any of the prisoners were allowed a shower or out of their cell.
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