Three trial-awaiting prisoners escaped from the Karasburg Police cells yesterday morning after cutting open the roof of their cell.
Theofilus Basson (22) was being held for theft and escape from lawful custody, Erik Blaauw (21) for housebreaking and theft, and Paul Mostert (32) for being found in possession of an unlicensed firearm. The latest escape brought to six the number of trial-awaiting prisoners who have escaped from Police custody since Monday, when three prisoners escaped from the Swakopmund Police cells.They were Russin Garoeb (20), Thomas Haungeya (20) and Davis Sakeus.Garoeb is the only one who has been rearrested.The latest escape brought to six the number of trial-awaiting prisoners who have escaped from Police custody since Monday, when three prisoners escaped from the Swakopmund Police cells.They were Russin Garoeb (20), Thomas Haungeya (20) and Davis Sakeus.Garoeb is the only one who has been rearrested.
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