Compensation Leading To The Arrest of Escapees Proposed
The escape of four prisoners at the La Reforma prison last October 9 not only showed the failure in the prison's security system, but is also the inspiration behind a new law that would help authorities in any future escapes from any prison in the country.

The Minister de Justicia (Justice Minister) and vice-president, Laura Chinchilla, informs that a new law would financially compensate any person that would provide information that leads authorities to capture prison escapees.

Chinchilla did not give details of the proposed law and the amount of the compensation, but said she believes that the financial incentive will be an important tool for police on the trail of fugitives from the law.

The minister added that while the law makes its way into practice and the money offer is made, she hopes to count on the help of citizens, especially in the capture of the remaining fugitive of the October prison escape. Six of the escapees are again behind bar, while a seventh is in the cemetery, following a shootout with police to avoid capture.