17 Tunnel Out of Reynosa Prison

Last Update: 9:14 am

REYNOSA, MX - Extra security is called in at a Reynosa prison after 17 inmates dig a tunnel and manage to escape. Tuesday night during a shift change.

They began investigating and found a tunnel in the laundry room that lead out of the prison. Eight guards and the prison director have all been brought in for questioning. Authorities say they are trying to determine if they were involved in the escape.

Federal police and members of the military are now guarding the prison while the investigation continues.

Mexican authorities say guards noticed 17 inmates were missing

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