Greek authorities have launched a large-scale search operation after a 48-year-old Albanian inmate escaped from Korydallos Prison, one of Greece's most notorious correctional facilities.
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| Exterior view of the high-security prison in Greece, from which a 48-year-old Albanian prisoner escaped while transporting bread, leading to the arrest of two guards and scrutiny of security measures. |
According to Greek media reports, the escape was discovered on Monday, prompting an immediate security alert and a nationwide effort to locate the fugitive. The inmate was serving a sentence related to drug trafficking offenses and had reportedly been assigned to work duties inside the prison, Greek media reports.
Initial information indicates that the prisoner escaped while participating in a bread transportation task within the facility. Authorities have not yet disclosed the full details of how he managed to flee, but the incident has already raised serious concerns about security procedures inside the prison.
The case took a dramatic turn when Greek police arrested two correctional officers in connection with the escape. Investigators are examining whether prison staff may have facilitated the inmate's departure or failed to follow security protocols that could have prevented the incident.
An internal investigation has been launched to determine exactly what happened and whether additional individuals could face disciplinary or criminal consequences.
Korydallos Prison, located near Athens, is Greece's best-known detention facility and has housed numerous high-profile criminals over the years. The escape has generated significant public attention and renewed scrutiny of prison security standards in the country.
As of now, the escaped inmate remains at large. Greek authorities continue their search while investigators work to establish the circumstances that allowed the prisoner to leave one of the country's most secure correctional institutions.
Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.