Escape plot causes cancellation of Koronadal detainees party, gift giving

KORONADAL CITY – Supt. Barney Condes, Koronadal City police director, has cancelled a scheduled Christmas party for detainees of PNP lock-up cell following an aborted escape try.Condes said he decided to cancel the party and planned gift giving tentatively scheduled on Dec. 18 was moved to uncertain date to ensure safety of all detainees.Four inmates, facing charges of illegal drug pushing, tried but foiled to flee the temporary detention facility after other inmates revealed the plot.He also temporarily shut down visiting hours as safety measures. Condes, however, said the party will continue but as to when, he could not say as of yet.