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Monday, March 18, 2013

Prison escape artist doesn't get free this time





After a 24-hour standoff Rizaj, a convicted contract killer, surrendered to police at Malandrino prison in central Greece on Sunday, and his captives were freed or escaped unharmed, Justice Ministry officials said on condition of anonymity in keeping with regulations.

Rizaj's latest escape attempt prompted the Public Order ministry to dispatch dozens of riot police to Malandrino prison.

On Sunday morning, police gave up on the talks and fired smoke bombs and stun grenades into the area of the prison where the three Albanians were holding their captives, and one of the hostages escaped, the officials said.


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