Escape from Segovia Prison: 29 prisoners, a tunnel.
Twenty-nine prisoners escaped from Segovia prison in Spain. The escape used an 800-meter tunnel. A shootout followed the escape.
The escape began when prisoners dug a tunnel measuring 800 meters. They used the dirt from the tunnel to fill a sinkhole. This event happened on the 50th anniversary of a previous escape by the ETA group. One prisoner, Patxi Bisquert, stole the prison plans while barefoot. Some of the escaped prisoners left ETA and were later given amnesty.
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Highlights
Prisoners Dig Tunnel Escape
Twenty-nine prisoners escaped from Segovia prison by digging an 800-meter tunnel.
Shootout Marked Escape Ending
The escape ended with a shootout.
50th Anniversary of Escape
This escape marks the 50th anniversary of a major ETA escape.
Prisoner Stole Plans
Patxi Bisquert stole the prison plans while barefoot.
Former Parliamentarian Joined Escape
A former parliamentarian was among those who escaped and later left ETA.