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Prison escape disguise foiled

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Prison authorities in Brazil say they foiled an escape attempt by a drug trafficker who used an elaborate disguise.

Officials released video which they said shows what happened after guards got suspicious of someone dressed as a woman leaving a jail Saturday.

They removed a wig and glasses and then told the person to undress.

The clothing came off and then a mask that covered the whole head.

Authorities said they were surprised to find it was Clauvino da Silva, a member of the Red Command. That's one of the main criminal organizations in the Rio de Janeiro area.

Prison officials say da Silva was wearing clothes apparently belonging to his daughter.

He was sent to a maximum-security unit.

Investigators are now looking at members of his family who they suspect took part in the attempted escape.