Port Authority Police assisted in the apprehension of a prisoner who tried to escaped U.S Customs custody today.
According to a statement released by police, Port Authority Police received a call at approximately 11:30 a.m. requesting assistance in a possible escaped prisoner at the airport.
Police responded and were able to apprehend the prisoner who was hiding in a ceiling according to authorities.
The incident resulted in minimal operational impact to Newark Liberty International Airport officials said.