Breaking! Prisoners escape at Piraeus port

A manhunt is underway by Port authorities in Piraeus and police after three detainees managed to escape while being transferred to Chania prison in Crete. It is unclear how they managed to flee.

Four prisoners being transported to a prison in Chania, Crete have escaped at the port of Piraeus. One of the men was arrested by a coast guard officer.

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They were being taken to Chania prison

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