White Cat Arrested In Brazil; Contraband Goods For Prisoners Strapped To Its Body.

The white cat was spotted by prison guards crossing the main gate to the prison in Arapiraca city with goods strapped to its body - mobile phone, charger, headphones and tools.

Staff at the prison say the cat would often come and go from the prison and think inmates there may have raised it.

They said the items could be used to attempt to escape from jail or for communicating with criminals on the outside.

The cat has been taken to a local animal centre where it's being looked after.

The jail holds some 263 prisoners. A prison spokesperson was quoted by local paper Estado de S. Paulo as saying: “It’s tough to find out who’s responsible

for the action as the cat doesn’t speak.”

Officials said the items could be used to effect a means of escape or for communicating with criminals on the outside.

The incident took place at New Year, but the photo has only recently been released.

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