QUEBEC CITY – A new report is claiming a dramatic prison break from Quebec City’s detention centre in June was predictable.
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It also says the Orsainville Detention Centre was ill-prepared, especially since a helicopter was used in a similar prison break just 15 months before.
Public Security Minister Lise Theriault released part of the report Tuesday.
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The administrative document also confirms the minister was fed erroneous information by her own staff.
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In June, Theriault tried to understand how and why security levels had been lowered for Quebec City’s three murder suspects.
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She complained her own civil servants were unable to provide her with clear information.
The report has now been transferred to the Justice Minister and the Director of Public Prosecutions.
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