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Inmate dies in Amapá penitentiary cell

Prison Unit of the Institute of Penitentiary Administration of Amapá (Iapen). Crystofher Andrade/g1 An inmate died this Saturday morning (4) in a cell in the men's wing of the Institute of Penitentiary Administration of Amapá (Iapen). The...

Inmate dies in Amapá penitentiary cell
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According to Iapen, the inmate was taken to the infirmary, where the medical team confirmed his death. Download the g1 app to see AP news in real time and for free.

  • The cell was isolated and the Civil Police and Scientific Police of Amapá (PCA) were called for inspection.
  • Prisoners who shared the space with the victim also gave testimony.

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Prison Unit of the Institute of Penitentiary Administration of Amapá (Iapen). Crystofher Andrade/g1 An inmate died this Saturday morning (4) in a cell in the men's wing of the Institute of Penitentiary Administration of Amapá (Iapen). The management confirmed the case in a note, but did not inform the identity of the prisoner or the cause of death. According to Iapen, the inmate was taken to the infirmary, where the medical team confirmed his death. Download the g1 app to see AP news in real time and for free. The cell was isolated and the Civil Police and Scientific Police of Amapá (PCA) were called for inspection. Prisoners who shared the space with the victim also gave testimony. Iapen's social assistance was called to support the detainee's family.