By day, they could saunter around a mini zoo admiring ostriches and flamingos, then have a game of baseball or a refreshing dip in the swimming pool. By night, they could crack open a few ice-cold beers with their wives and mistresses before heading to a nightclub called Tokio.
Venezuela says its government has regained control of a notorious inmate-run luxury prison, which had for several years been under the control of the powerful Tren de Aragua criminal gang.
More than 11,000 Venezuelan troops raided and regained control of a notorious prison from a powerful gang that had set up its own zoo, pool and casino for the inmates to enjoy.