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ABVO trade union on situation in SDKK: "alarming and dangerous"

Main news | By Correspondent February 25, 2020

WILLEMSTAD - The trade union for prison guards, ABVO calls the situation in the Curaçao prison SDKK "alarming and dangerous".

A few days ago, Venezuelan prisoners revolted in which a guard had to release warning shots. According to the union, a lot of violence was used.

There are 67 Venezuelans in prison, many of whom have a military background, according to the personnel union. The revolt was prompted by a conflict between Venezuelan and Curaçao prisoners.

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