7 minutes agoAt least nine people reportedly were killed in a Brazil prison
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)Brazilian police said at least nine prisoners were killed in the wake of a rebellion that had occurred in the Goia State Centre. Authorities have said the rebellion had begun when one group had invaded another group of rivals. One of the victims was beheaded. After the invasion more than 100 members [...]
Authorities have said the rebellion had begun when one group had invaded another group of rivals. One of the victims was beheaded.
After the invasion of more than 100 members had escaped, but police say they have managed to manage the situation in full control, reports “BBC”, report Periscope.
Such rebels often occur in Brazil's prisons, as they are crowded and with limited personnel.
rival criminal groups clashed, broke up the complex barriers, and escaped.
The riot police quickly crushed the rebellion.
About 30 prisoners have been arrested. But about 80 others have escaped. At least 14 prisoners were injured.
The “was a clash between prisoners and is now under control,” said Lieutenant Colonel Hrillner Braga Ananias.
Brazil has one of the largest prison populations in the world. The country's prisons are largely controlled by powerful criminal factions with access to drugs, mobile phones and weapons./Periscopi/
