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# Riot squad

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Riot squads were used at least once a day in Portlaoise Prison last year
Mountjoy prisoner, who claimed he was assaulted by a riot squad, loses €38,000 damages claim
Inmates in Brazilian prison take guards hostage in latest riot
Riot squad arrest 73 at pre-St Patrick's Day 'Blarney Blowout' at US college