As many media outlets report, 100 members of the Bali police have re-taken Kerobokan prison after a riot. The riot started at around 11pm with guards subsequently fleeing the prison and losing control of the facility after inmates allegedly threatened them with improvised weapons. The riot follows an incident on Sunday afternoon when a smaller riot broke out after a prisoner was stabbed. It is still unknown whether the last night’s riot had stemmed from that prior incident.
Unlike foreign prisons Kerobokan's security is weak and local 'Laskar Bali' inmates who were previously incarcerated intimidated guards into giving them the run of the place.
The heavily armed police detachment was able to regain control of the jail without injury to officers or to foreign prisoners.
Balivillascafe says - This prison is a joke. Its not a real prison, really just a holding pen for unfortunate people. Without proper sanitation, habitation, security and food. Not surprising that these incidents can happen and all hell breaks loose.
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