At least 58 of the prisoners who escaped Friday were federal inmates , he said . Federal officials say local authorities ' handling of the prisons is `` deplorable '' and that they are not following proper procedures for dealing with inmates. The prison 's director is missing , and an investigation indicates inmates colluded with workers . At least two other high-profile escapes occurred in Tamaulipas state this year .
Federal officials say local authorities ' handling of the prisons is `` deplorable '' and that they are not following proper procedures for dealing with inmates. The prison 's director is missing , and an investigation indicates inmates colluded with workers . At least two other high-profile escapes occurred in Tamaulipas state this year .