The escaped prisoners were described as extremely dangerous, with Frederico Morais, president of the prison guards' union, stressing that the security failures in the Portuguese system put public safety at risk. He pinpointed the lack of guards and investment as critical issues that facilitated the escape, emphasizing, 'What failed here is the Portuguese state.' His warnings to the public included not approaching the fugitives, highlighting the seriousness of the situation.
The Portuguese prison service confirmed the escape involved external help, with a ladder being used to scale the prison wall. This escape not only underscores the vulnerability of the security system at the Vale de Judeus facility but also raises questions about the ongoing management of high-security prisons. The authorities were quick to react, deploying police officers in efforts to recapture the inmates, underscoring the urgency of the situation.
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