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Daugavpils prison

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Background

Daugavpils Prison, colloquially known as “The White Swan”, is a prison in Latvia, located in the central part of the city of Daugavpils in Gajok at: 18 November Street, 66A. It is an architectural monument of local significance and is protected by the state.

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Capacity

Current population

Occupancy

Year opened

1863

Operational

Facility profile

Operator

Population held

Mixed/unknown

Opened

1863

Region

Security level

Death-row facility

No

Conditions

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Visiting

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Mailing

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Practical info

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Known issues

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Contact & address

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Data completeness

16%

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