French Inmate Stages Elaborate Escape Hidden in Fellow Prisoner's Bag
A daring escape by a French prisoner highlights serious concerns over prison security and overcrowding.
A man successfully escaped from Lyon-Corbas prison in southeast France by concealing himself in the bag of a fellow inmate who was being released. This incident occurred on Friday, prompting officials to launch an investigation into the escape. According to local reports, the prisoner took advantage of the other inmate's liberation to sneak out in their luggage. The escaped individual was reportedly serving multiple sentences and was under investigation for ties to organized crime. Authorities have initiated a judicial probe into the escape, potentially involving organized crime. The Lyon Bar Association had recently raised alarm over overcrowding in the prison, which was housing approximately 1,200 inmates despite a maximum capacity of 678.
A daring escape by a French prisoner highlights serious concerns over prison security and overcrowding.
A man successfully escaped from Lyon-Corbas prison in southeast France by concealing himself in the bag of a fellow inmate who was being released. This incident occurred on Friday, prompting officials to launch an investigation into the escape. According to local reports, the prisoner took advantage of the other inmate's liberation to sneak out in their luggage. The escaped individual was reportedly serving multiple sentences and was under investigation for ties to organized crime. Authorities have initiated a judicial probe into the escape, potentially involving organized crime. The Lyon Bar Association had recently raised alarm over overcrowding in the prison, which was housing approximately 1,200 inmates despite a maximum capacity of 678.
