Family members of prisoners close the prison road after suspension of visits Visits by family members of prisoners who are in pavilion E of the Francisco de Oliveira Conde Penitentiary Complex (FOC), in Rio Branco, were suspended this Wednesday (15) due to suspicions of riot. The information was released by the Institute of Penitentiary Administration of Acre (Iapen-AC). Relatives of inmates waiting to enter rioted and closed access to the prison. Images recorded by protesters show that family members set fire to pieces of wood and mattresses to prevent vehicles from passing. (See video above) ? Join the g1 AC channel on WhatsApp Iapen-AC did not comment on the protest. The Military Police (PM-AC) were at the scene, spoke to the protesters and the road was reopened. Family members protested after visits to the Acre prison pavilion were suspended Reproduction Regarding the suspension of visits, the institute reported that the measure was adopted after teams identified suspicious movements among inmates. Also according to Iapen, the objective is to guarantee the maintenance of order and preserve the physical integrity of employees, visitors and people deprived of liberty. READ MORE: Palhaço Alegria accuses the PM of aggression during an approach due to loud music in Acre; See VIDEO Family members of prisoners on hunger strike close avenue in protest in the center of Rio Branco In addition to the suspected riot, a police dog was poisoned during night patrolling in the prison unit. g1 found that the suspicion is that inmates have used controlled medications, for their own use, mixed with food waste and served to the animal, which makes rounds in the units at night. The dog is admitted to a veterinary clinic in the capital of Acre. In a statement, Iapen classified the poisoning as an attack on the actions of employees responsible for security at the site. Suspension occurred after signs of possible escape plans and the poisoning of a police dog Archive: Institute of Penitentiary Administration (Iapen) Note from Iapen The Institute of Penitentiary Administration of Acre – Iapen/AC and the Penal Police inform that, for security reasons, visits to Pavilion “E” of the Rio Branco Prison Complex, Dr. Francisco de Oliveira Conde, FOC, were suspended this Wednesday, 15th. The measure was adopted based on signs of possible riots and follows the prison unit’s security protocols. The objective is to guarantee law, order and the integrity of employees, visitors and people deprived of liberty. The decision was communicated by the management of the Provisional and Semi-Open Prison Establishments on Tuesday, 14th. Iapen/AC also informs that a police dog was poisoned. The criminal act will be investigated and represents a direct attack against employees who work in the State's prison units. Rio Branco - Ac, October 15, 2026. Review the news from Acre