Prisoner Escapes from Prison in Hoogstraten, Near Dutch Border
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May 30, 2025 15:42
hoogstraten, belgium - A 27-year-old drug criminal fled from the open prison in Hoogstraten, Belgium, with a waiting getaway car possibly indicating a planned escape.
Prisoner Escapes from Prison in Hoogstraten
A 27-year-old drug criminal escaped from the open prison in Hoogstraten, Belgium, on Thursday evening. The escape might have been planned as a getaway car was ready for the fleeing prisoner.
Open Prison System
The Hoogstraten prison operates as an open facility with limited security infrastructure, aimed at facilitating reintegration into society. However, the escape is considered a serious breach.
The escaped prisoner has been reported to the police for further action.