Nestled in 30 acres of lush pine forest, the complex costs $252 Million to construct. The 'prison' has a cultural center with a recording studio, rooms for art, a library, a winter garden, a sports center with a large room for classes, separate houses for long visits with relatives; room for school and laboratory studies, medical center and manufacturing workshops. Now if you'll excuse us, we're off to rob the Royal Bank of Norway. |
Better than some apartments we've had... |
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