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Prisoners escaped with the help of an external ladder, which allowed them to scale the wall and gain access to the outside.

Video. Portuguese prison guards decry country's penal system as 'obsolete'

Updated: 18/09/2024 - 11:25 GMT+2

Frederico Morais, President of the National Prison Guard Union, claims a lack of resources has led to poor security in Portuguese prisons.

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