The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested two male prisoners who escaped from the Department of Corrections' Datjala Work Camp yesterday evening.
The 23-year-old was apprehended early this morning at a residence in Nhulunbuy while the 24-year-old was apprehended a short time ago in a community near Nhulunbuy.
Police would like to thank all residents of the community for their assistance in this matter.
Both prisoners are now in custody and are expected to be transferred to Darwin.
Investigations into a number of potentially related incidents in the town overnight are ongoing, police request that any persons impacted by incidents overnight to report them to police through 131 444 or online at www.pfes.nt.gov.au.
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