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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Five Escape Detention Center in Sweden

Published: 2024-05-13

Five individuals escaped from a detention center in Märsta, north of Stockholm.

The police responded with helicopters, multiple patrols, and dogs, managing to capture three of the escapees.

The remaining two are still at large.

The escape involved breaking a window and threatening staff.

A preliminary investigation into vandalism and threats against officials has been launched.