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French prisoner who escaped in inmate's bag recaptured

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A 20-year-old French prisoner who escaped last week in the luggage of his fellow inmate when he was released was arrested Monday near the eastern city of Lyon, prosecutors said.

Breakdown
  • A 20-year-old prisoner escaped by hiding in a cellmate's laundry bag during release. 51s
  • He was recaptured near Lyon, about 30 kilometers from the detention center. 35s
  • Security lapses included no physical check of the laundry bag and lack of guard supervision. 1m 13s
  • The prison was operating at 170 percent capacity, contributing to reduced vigilance. 1m 47s
  • The fugitive's accomplice was also arrested in Marseille. 2m 4s
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