The incident took place after several migrants held there began shouting for “freedom” after one received news a relative had died, according to the outlet.
A team of guards then rushed in and began beating individuals indiscriminately with batons, and fired teargas at them, the detainees said.
“They’ve beaten everyone here, a lot of people have bled.
We are immigrants, we are not criminals, we are not murderers,” one of the men reportedly told Noticias 23 in a call.
The detainees claimed a fire alarm was sounding continuously, and a helicopter was heard circling overhead.
It was not clear when the latest incident is alleged to have taken place, and the Guardian was unable to independently confirm details.
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