More than 11,000 Venezuelan troops raided and regained control of a notorious prison from a powerful gang that had set up its own zoo, pool and casino for the inmates to enjoy. Tocorón prison had s…
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However, it appeared some inmates escaped during the operation as a later government statement announced a “search and capture” operation to track down “fugitive criminals”. Few details about the raid have been released. The Venezuelan Army reported one casualty — a major who died after hitting his head on the door of an armored vehicle.AFP reported that security guards were seen carrying motorcycles, televisions and microwaves from the jail as its inmates were moved.
The facility was outfitted with a zoo that had an ostrich and flamingos, a children’s play area, a swimming pool, gaming room, casino and a baseball field.
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