A Clever Escape from a French Prison

In a surprising turn of events, a prisoner managed to break out of a French jail by sneaking out in a bag. The escape happened at Corbas prison near Lyon.

The Escape

The man was not alone in his cell. His cellmate was about to be set free after completing his sentence. The prisoner saw his chance and hid inside a bag belonging to his soon-to-be-free cellmate.

Prison officials only realized the escape on Saturday morning. Sébastien Cauwel, the head of France’s prison administration, spoke to local media about the incident. He admitted that there were "a series of serious failures" that led to this rare escape.

Overcrowding and Security Flaws

The prison is known to be overcrowded, with an occupancy rate of around 170%. This makes it harder for officers to keep track of everything.

The escaped inmate was serving multiple sentences and was also under investigation for organized crime. This is not the first time a prisoner has escaped from a French jail. Last year, another inmate, Mohamed Amra, famously escaped after gunmen ambushed his prison convoy. Amra was later caught in Romania.

Questions Raised

The recent escape raises questions about prison security and overcrowding. It’s clear that the system has some serious flaws. Officials are now investigating how this happened and what can be done to prevent future escapes.