Aachen Prison is a penal facility located in the

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. As of 2007, 800 criminals are serving their sentences in the prison. Brigitte Kerzl serves as the director of the prison. On 26 November 2009 two dangerous prisoners escaped from the prison but were later caught.

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Aachen Prison's website
Prisons in Germany Buildings and structures in Aachen {{NorthRhineWestphalia-struct-stub