Two inmates have pulled off an audacious escape from Dijon prison, using nothing but bed sheets to make their daring break. The two detainees, identified as a 19-year-old and a 32-year-old, are suspected of attempted murder and threats against a partner, respectively.
According to authorities, the pair began sawing through the bars of their cell overnight, leaving guards to discover them missing just before dawn. While it is unclear exactly how they managed to escape using bed sheets, officials have admitted that the details of the break remain murky.
The incident comes on the heels of another prison break in Rennes, where a 37-year-old convict fled during a outing with fellow prisoners to a local planetarium. The prisoner was supposed to be serving time until early 2027 for theft but has yet to be recaptured.
Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has come under fire from prison director unions, who accuse him of prioritizing high-security prisons for those accused of serious crimes over the needs of other facilities.
France's prison system is currently facing severe overcrowding issues, ranking third-worst in Europe according to a recent Council of Europe report. The country hosts an average of 135 inmates per 100 available places, highlighting the need for reform.
Meanwhile, notorious French drug baron Mohamed Amra was transferred to a new supermax prison in northern France earlier this year, following his dramatic escape from a prison van in May 2024.
According to authorities, the pair began sawing through the bars of their cell overnight, leaving guards to discover them missing just before dawn. While it is unclear exactly how they managed to escape using bed sheets, officials have admitted that the details of the break remain murky.
The incident comes on the heels of another prison break in Rennes, where a 37-year-old convict fled during a outing with fellow prisoners to a local planetarium. The prisoner was supposed to be serving time until early 2027 for theft but has yet to be recaptured.
Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has come under fire from prison director unions, who accuse him of prioritizing high-security prisons for those accused of serious crimes over the needs of other facilities.
France's prison system is currently facing severe overcrowding issues, ranking third-worst in Europe according to a recent Council of Europe report. The country hosts an average of 135 inmates per 100 available places, highlighting the need for reform.
Meanwhile, notorious French drug baron Mohamed Amra was transferred to a new supermax prison in northern France earlier this year, following his dramatic escape from a prison van in May 2024.
! like what kinda planning goes into that? and another prison break in Rennes, like how does this keep happening? maybe they should focus on building those supermax prisons instead of just throwing high-risk inmates at them? france's prison system is a mess anyway, 135 inmates per 100 spots is crazy 
. they need to tackle overcrowding and corruption before it gets outta hand...
They're always talking about reform but nothing ever seems to change. And what's up with all these high-profile escapes? It's like they're trying to get attention or something 
. I mean, come on, two inmates using bed sheets to escape? That's just lazy 
. And don't even get me started on the overcrowding issue - it's like a ticking time bomb over there 
. We need some real solutions, not just empty promises 
. And can we please talk about the justice minister's priorities? Is he really trying to prioritize high-security prisons or is this just some PR stunt 
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. I mean, I know they're trying to break free from the system and all, but is it really necessary to put themselves in such a crazy situation? 
. And what about those guards who were left sleeping on the job? Don't they get any training or anything? 
135 inmates per 100 available places? That's just not fair to anyone 
. I mean, I know we need stricter laws and all, but do we really need to overcrowd prisons like this? It's like, what's the point of even having a prison if it's just gonna be a bunch of people stuck in there with nothin' to do? 
. Like, yes he's a notorious figure and all, but what about the regular guys who just got sentenced for petty stuff? Don't they deserve some love too? 
. While I get that they're trying to serve their time, it's not exactly the safest way for anyone involved 
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The fact that Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin is under fire for prioritizing high-security prisons is valid though - overcrowding issues need to be addressed ASAP. 
Can you believe these guys just used bed sheets to escape? I mean, who needs a fancy ladder or a tunnel when you've got some good ol' fashioned creativity... and a lot of time on your hands? 
And France's prison system is a hot mess – it's like they're playing a game of "Escape the Island" and can't win! 
. And what's with the new supermax prison for Mohamed Amra? Like, isn't he already notorious or something? It feels like no matter how many times you lock someone up, they just keep finding ways to break free 
the fact that justice minister Darmanin is under fire from prison directors seems kinda obvious tho, i mean who wouldn't want to crack down on overcrowded facilities 
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. And what about justice Minister Gérald Darmanin's priorities? Is it really a case of choosing which prisoners to prioritize based on their crimes? That's just not fair 
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. These inmates think they're clever using bed sheets to escape, but honestly, it's just a matter of time before someone gets hurt...or worse 
. Can't wait for Mohamed Amra's next "daring" escape 
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. It's no wonder that prison director unions are calling for reform - it's time to prioritize the safety and well-being of inmates over just punishment 
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. And honestly, can we really blame them for trying to escape when France's prisons are basically overflowing like a bad bottle of wine? 
Those guards must be having a laugh with all that space to roam around. Darmanin should just relax and focus on fixing the system instead of blaming everyone else.
... why do we have to spend so much time talking about this stuff?