The Costa Rican government ordered an immediate reinforcement of surveillance on the border with Panama following the alert over the mass escape of 169 inmates from the La Joyita Penitentiary Center, Prensa Latina reported on Wednesday. This preventative measure seeks to close the escape routes to Costa Rican territory for the high-risk inmates who are still at large. Panama Police below showing their recent round-ups and captures.
The Commissioner in Charge of La Joyita Prison Security was Removed Following the Prison Escape
The National Police Commissioner, Luis García, who was in charge of prison security at the La Joya penitentiary complex, was replaced from his post after the escape of 195 inmates from La Joyita prison last Monday, June 1. The Public Prosecutor’s Office also initiated the first proceedings inside the prison to determine the degree of participation of some inmates in the death of three prisoners and the injuries caused to eight other inmates and three police officers.
$500 Reward Offered for Information Leading to the Capture of Inmates that Escaped from La Joyita Prison
Two days after the mass escape of inmates from the La Joyita Penitentiary Center on June 1, the National Police released the identities of the prisoners this Wednesday. Authorities also announced a reward of $500 for each escaped inmate for anyone who provides information leading to their whereabouts.
