Arco Iris Juvenile Detention Center Director Carlota de Allen reported that 50 detainees tried to escapte Saturday at about noon, but were quickly stopped by guards.
Allen said that none of the youths managed to leave the grounds of the institution, which is located in Tocumen.
Police were called to patrol the outside of the facility while guards conducted a count to ensure all the detainees were accounted for. Allen said an internal investigation has been started to find out the reason for the mass escape attempt.
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The version of the director contrasts with information from police which stated that two youths had actually left the facility and been captured by officers.
According to police, the youths were armed with knives and several had managed to climb on the roof of the center.
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