For many years, being imprisoned has been considered as one of the most effective punishments for crimes committed.
There are numerous prisons in the world, and all vary in terms of size and amenities provided.
Some are more secure than others and are believed to be prisons where the most dangerous criminals are held.
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With numerous crimes committed each day, it is clear that todays world is dangerous.
Criminals whose motive is to cause harm to others should be separated from society.
Are you well acquainted with the top prisons in the world in terms of security and toughness?
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Spike Island, Ireland
It is located on the coast of Ireland.
It was used as a jail since the 19th century.
Some members of the militia group, for instance, the IRA were kept there.
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Interesting to note, the island was also home to the jail workers and their families.
The prisoners stated to have seen her and even heard her voice.
The prison was laterclosed down.
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Imrali Island, Turkey
This is one of the worst prisons in Turkey.
It is located on a tiny island on the south of the Sea of Marmara within the Bursa Province.
The prison is believed to be isolated and has a poor human condition.
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It is made of concrete and has high walls that make it impossible for prisoners to escape.
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ADX Florence, USA
This is one of the worst prisons in America and most secure in the world.
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There is hardly any chance of escaping.
Located in Colorado, prisoners are locked up all day as the cells have no direct access.
Most prisoners here are believed to have done terrible things such as blowing up buildings and other worse crimes.
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Some of the convicts here includeTed John Kaczynski, also known as the Unabomber.
He is held here and serving a life sentence.
The former famous Mexican drug lord is serving a life sentence and 30 years.
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He is not likely to escape here since no one else has done it before.
It is the only remaining supermax prison in the USA.
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Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, USA
This is one of the worst prisons on the planet.
It has housed prisoners such as Alcapone, Whitey Bulger, and Rafael Cancel Miranda, a famous Gunman.
It is located on an island which is 2km off the shore of San Francisco.
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It is believed to have had 14 escapes and had most prisoners drowning while trying to escape.
The prison is no longer in operation after being termed to be in poor conditions as well as decaying.
The water currents were always high at all times to ensure the convicts could not escape.
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Rikers Island, USA
New York City is known for the good things in life.
This might shock you as it is also home to one famous prison.
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As you head North East, you will find the New York jail complex.
It rests on over 413,000 acres and houses over 10,000 inmates.
The prison is believed to be closed down in 2026.
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Most of the security measures embraced in this prison are not known to the public.
The prison has a perfect record of no escaped inmates.
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HMP Belmarsh, UK
It is believed to be a harsh jail and termed as the British Guantanamo.
Located in South London, it is rated as a category A prison with over 1,000 Britons held here.
The prison is popular for prison riots as a result of being incredibly tough.
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During World War 2, Italy used it as a jail camp.
Prisoners were exposed to harsh conditions and were taken out in awful ways.
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Arthur Road Jail, India
This is Mumbais largest and oldest prison.
The prison is made of metal and reinforced by concrete and is home to over 200 convicts.
It spans to over 2 acres and has impenetrable forces all around it.
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La Sante, France
The city of Paris is home to La Sante, a famous jail.
The security measures are tight and cannot be surpassed.
In 1999, 124prisoners committed suicide.
Well, there is none that is known to the public.
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Known as Thomas Edward Silverstein, he is believed to have been the most dangerous inmate of all time.
He was born on February 4, 1952, andpassed on May11, 2019.
The above list of prisons where the most dangerous criminals are held around the world will keep you updated.
Learn where some of the dreaded convicts were kept and where the current dangerous prisoners are still locked up.
Thus, some of these African prisons are considered to be the worst in the world.
It is the worst nightmare of any criminal to be put behind bars in these correctional facilities in Africa.
She graduated from the University of Nairobi with a degree in Mass Communication in December 2014.
In 2023, Ruth finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques.
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