Most escapees back behind bars

Updated March 17, 2008 16:16:42

In Vanuatu, most of the 21 inmates who escaped recently from Port Vila's main prison are now back behind bars. Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police Arthur Caulton says only six prisoners were still at large by Monday afternoon. Mr Caulton says the escapees included inmates who'd been convicted of serious crimes including murder and rape.

Presenter: Sam Seke
Speaker: Acting Vanuatu Deputy Commissioner of Police, Arthur Caulton