2 thousand prisoners from different prisons of the country were taken to the so-called “mega prison” in the town of Tecoluca, which is considered a symbol of the fight against gangs. Sharing the moments when the gang members were taken to the mega prison under intense security measures on his X social media account, Bukele thanked the military and police.
COMMUNICATION WITH THE WORLD WILL BE COMPLETELY CUT OFF
Bukele said, “There they will be punished for the crimes they committed against our people. They will be left without communication with the world and without the possibility of instructing their men outside to commit crimes.” he said.
THOSE IMAGES OF THE PRISONERS WERE ON THE AGENDA
In the shared videos, gang members are seen in white shorts and barefoot, under the supervision of guards.
According to official figures, more than 80 thousand people have been detained since the first State of Emergency (OHAL) was declared in the country on March 27, 2022.
It is stated that the number of gang members transferred since the completion of the construction of the mega prison has exceeded 10 thousand.
THE LARGEST ON THE CONTINENT
The prison, located on an area of 166 hectares in a valley in the town of Tecoluca, 74 kilometers from San Salvador, was opened on February 2.
The “Terrorism Containment Center”, which was built for the purpose of fighting against gangs and is said to be the largest prison in the American continent, was opened by President Bukele.
250 police officers, 600 soldiers and dozens of guards work in the high security prison.
The prisoners, who sleep in bunk beds made of steel sheets without mattresses or pillows, are not allowed to communicate with each other in any way.
It is noted that the capacity of other prisons in the country is around 30 thousand.
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