A Colombian and a Dutchman were recaptured shortly after escaping from a Rio de Janeiro prison.

Authorities in Rio de Janeiro recaptured a Colombian and a Dutch national on Saturday, just hours after the two inmates escaped from a local prison. The fugitives, who were both wanted by Interpol and convicted of serious crimes, managed to break out after overpowering a prison guard.

The swift recapture occurred on the same day as the escape, highlighting the immediate response of law enforcement to the breach involving high-profile international criminals.