Six immigration escapees recaptured

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July 19, 2026

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Six escapees from the Immigration Detention Centre (IDC) have been recaptured

Officials say some 16 men, mostly Venezuelans seized an opportunity yesterday afternoon to force their way past guards at the IDC in a mad dash to freedom.

While the taste of freedom was peppered by recapture of some, others remained on the loose early this morning.

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