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inanna

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Thu Aug 17, 2017, 04:49 PM Aug 2017

NEW: Threats involving inmates cause state prisons to go on lockdown (Florida) [View all]

Source: Palm Beach Post

3:50 p.m Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017

The Florida Department of Corrections imposed a partial lockdown to all of its prisons on Wednesday after receiving “credible intelligence indicating that small groups of inmates at several institutions may attempt to disrupt FDC operations and impact safety and security,” according to spokeswoman Michelle Glady.

Glady said it has not been determined how long the lockdown will last but it will be in place, at least, through the weekend.

An advisory issued Wednesday announced the cancellation of weekend visitation statewide.

“FDC looks forward to resuming normal visitation as soon as possible,” the advisory states.

Read more: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/crime--law/new-threats-involving-inmates-cause-state-prisons-lockdown/AOpnDhuzDKTPgEwB6GSvAI/



Neo nazi prison gangs maybe?
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