Five dangerous criminals escape Portuguese prison // New dedicated AIMA centre opens in Lisbon

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Sep 10, 2024

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Five dangerous criminals escape Portuguese prison

Five prisoners are on the run after escaping from a high-security prison north of Lisbon, Público reports. A laundry list of failures have emerged, from understaffing to infrastructure issues such as dismantled security towers and inoperable movement sensors. Despite a history of attempted prison breaks, …

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