French Prisoner Escapes in Cellmate's Bag
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A prisoner escaped from Corbas prison near Lyon, France, by hiding in a bag belonging to a cellmate being released. Prison officials discovered the escape on Saturday morning and have launched an investigation, acknowledging a series of errors. The escaped inmate, serving multiple sentences and under investigation for organized crime, exploited overcrowding (170% occupancy) at the facility. This highly unusual incident highlights serious security failures within the prison system.
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