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# Jail Break

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Nine fatally shot by police in escape from Brazilian jail
19 others remain on the run from the Barra de Grota prison.
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Oct 3rd 2018, 10:50 PM
Thieves in Italy broke IN to a prison to steal €5,000
The money had been left in a safe for prisoners by their families.
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Sep 19th 2013, 7:30 AM
Prisoner has been on the run since 1995
Joint Oireachtas Committee hears that there are 19 prisoners unlawfully at large – one for 17 years.
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Mar 29th 2012, 11:17 AM
Two escape from garda custody in Limerick
The men were being transferred from the District Court to Limerick Prison.
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Feb 16th 2012, 1:05 PM
Dozens of al-Qaeda fighters escape from Yemeni jail
Daring escape shows al-Qaeda’s growing confidence at challenging authorities in southern Yemen amid country’s unrest.
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Jun 22nd 2011, 3:38 PM
Search continues for over 480 Afghan prisoners who dug their way out of jail
Prisoners spent five months digging the tunnel and preparing for their escape – and just over four hours getting out through it.
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Apr 26th 2011, 11:30 AM