This week, authorities successfully apprehended an escapee from a Camagüey prison, further highlighting the ongoing security issues within Cuba's penitentiary system.
The news was shared on Wednesday via the Facebook page "Verdades a Través del Móvil," operated by the Ministry of the Interior (Minint). They posted a photograph of the captured inmate but chose not to disclose his identity.
In what was described as a "lightning operation," officers from the Search and Capture and Technical Investigative Departments (DTI) of the 2nd Police Station in Camagüey swiftly apprehended the individual who had fled from the La Empresita Open Unit and returned him to custody.
The fugitive was detained on San Ramón Street in Camagüey city after residents reported his whereabouts. The statement praised the "coordination between the community and authorities," which facilitated the rapid recapture of the man.
As a result of his attempt to evade justice, the inmate has lost his "right to prison benefits such as leave passes," the police confirmed.
While the announcement noted the detainee's "notorious poor social behavior and extensive criminal record," it failed to specify the details of his offenses or the sentence he is serving.
The Facebook profile praised the police operation, emphasizing that it "strengthens the commitment of law enforcement to ensure public safety," yet it refrained from addressing the clear security lapse in the prison system.
Previously, in August, two inmates, deemed highly dangerous, escaped from the provincial prison in Ciego de Ávila, known as "Canaleta." Authorities issued an official alert requesting public assistance due to the prisoners' history of murder, extreme violence, and repeated offenses. Notably, it was the second escape attempt for one of them this year. They were subsequently recaptured days later in a Minint operation.
Key Details on Recent Prison Escapes in Cuba
How was the escapee from Camagüey recaptured?
The escapee was recaptured through a coordinated operation by local police in Camagüey, aided by community reports, on San Ramón Street.
What consequences did the inmate face following his escape attempt?
Following the escape attempt, the inmate lost the right to certain prison privileges, including leave passes.
What previous incidents highlight security issues in Cuban prisons?
In August, two dangerous inmates escaped from Ciego de Ávila's Canaleta prison, which underscored existing security vulnerabilities. They were later recaptured.