Khánh Hòa police arrest one of four inmates who escaped from A2 Prison

A2 Prison escape Khánh Hòa province prison break fugitive manhunt Vietnam police

Authorities in Khánh Hòa province have arrested Lê Văn Cường, one of four inmates who escaped from the A2 Prison on October 21. Cường, who was serving a 10-year sentence for theft and drug possession, was apprehended by traffic police on National Highway 27C while traveling on a passenger bus in the early hours of October 24.

Law enforcement agencies, including units from the Ministry of Public Security, are conducting intensive overnight searches to locate the three remaining fugitives: Hồ Văn Tình, Võ Hoàng Duy, and Lữ Văn Toàn. These individuals are serving 20-year sentences for serious crimes, including murder and drug trafficking. Police have established multiple checkpoints within a 5km radius of the prison and are conducting rigorous vehicle inspections.

Khánh Hòa provincial police have issued an open letter calling on the public to remain vigilant and provide any information regarding the escapees. Local residents in the Diên Lâm area have reported increased anxiety, with many choosing to stay indoors as police patrols and specialized vehicles maintain a constant presence in the region.

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A2 Prison · Hồ Văn Tình · Khánh Hòa Province · Le Van Cuong · Ministry of Public Security · Võ Hoàng Duy

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[● 3 SOURCES] The three remaining fugitives are serving 20-year sentences for murder and drug trafficking. baogialai.com.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] A2 Prison initiated criminal proceedings for escaping custody on October 22.
[● 3 SOURCES] Four prisoners escaped from A2 Prison on October 21. baogialai.com.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] Le Van Cuong was arrested on a passenger bus on National Highway 27C in Khanh Hoa province. baogialai.com.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] Three other escapees, Ho Van Tinh, Vo Hoang Duy, and Lu Van Toan, remain at large. baogialai.com.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] Le Van Cuong was serving a 10-year sentence for theft and illegal drug possession. baogialai.com.vn