Five inmates, described as “extremely dangerous,” escaped from the Vale de Judeus Prison in Alcoentre on Saturday. Among them are two Portuguese and three foreign nationals, with two serving the maximum sentence of 25 years.

The Escape

The escape occurred at the Vale de Judeus Prison, located in Alcoentre. The inmates managed to flee using a ladder, a method that has raised serious concerns about the prison’s security measures. The incident has prompted an immediate investigation by the authorities.

The Inmates

The five escapees include two Portuguese and three foreign nationals. Among them, two were serving the maximum sentence of 25 years. The director of the Polícia Judiciária (PJ) has labeled these individuals as violent and “extremely dangerous.”

Security Concerns

The escape has highlighted significant security lapses at the Vale de Judeus Prison. The use of a ladder to facilitate the escape has particularly alarmed authorities, who are now scrutinizing the prison’s security protocols. An internal investigation is underway to determine how such a breach could occur..