Tragic Incident Unfolds at Port-de-Paix Civil Prison: Five Dead, Thirty Escape
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A tragic event has rocked the civil prison of Port-de-Paix, leaving five inmates dead and thirty others on the run, according to a preliminary assessment provided by the authorities of the municipality. This massive escape has plunged the region into a state of shock and has spread panic among local residents.
Sources close to the investigation have indicated that among the fugitives are notorious criminals, casting a troubling shadow on the security of the area. Our correspondent in the Northwest department reported that renowned bandits were among the escapees, raising concerns about a possible surge in crime in the surrounding areas.
Local authorities have launched an intensive manhunt to apprehend the fugitives and restore order in the region.