Prison guards suspended over ‘copter escape

Greek officials have suspended eight prison guards after two inmates staged a dramatic helicopter escape, the Greek Ministry of Justice said Tuesday. The guards who were suspended include two head guards, the Justice Ministry said. Officials suspended them while investigating their possible involvement in the escape, the ministry said

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Prison warden arrested over ‘copter escape

Greek officials have arrested a prison warden and suspended eight guards two days after the dramatic helicopter escape of two inmates. The justice minister is also cracking down on mobile phone use by prisoners, saying Sunday’s escape could have happened only with inside help.

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