These "life-size weapons" were found Wednesday at the level of workshops, including one on a plan," stated the Interregional Directorate of Penitentiary Services of Lille (DISP), confirming information from "la Voix du Nord".

After this discovery, she said that an administrative investigation was initiated. On Wednesday, the interregional director and officers from the Regional Intervention and Security Teams went to the site. Searches were conducted.

Local sections of the UFAP Unsa Justice FO justice and CGT penitentiary Unions expressed concern about the security of this establishment following the discovery. They requested in press releases that a thorough search be conducted.

Yannick Lefebvre of UFAP Unsa says these were two "Kalashnikov type" weapons and a handgun made of plaster and wood. They look very real and could have been used to escape.

He said that the weapons had to have been manufactured in the presence and control of the trainer. "The involvement of the trainer" was also questioned by the CGT