Federal officials say local authorities ' handling of the prisons is ` ` deplorable '' The state says it ca n't prevent escapes and has asked for federal help . The prison 's superintendent is missing , and an investigation suggests inmates colluded with inmates . At least two other high - profile escapes occurred in the state this year .
Federal officials say local authorities ' handling of the prisons is `` deplorable '' The state says it ca n't prevent escapes and has asked for federal help . 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 .