Detainees have been removed from Alligator Alcatraz in the Everglades, according to a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security. This is a precautionary measure since we’re in hurricane season.
The agency said the facility’s soft structure could put detainees at risk if a storm rolls through. The Department of Homeland Security said all detainees have been transferred to other facilities.
Original reporting: WPBF (Treasure Coast / Hearst) — read the source article.
