[9] During that time some western tourists caught with drugs were also held here pending trial.

[10] The Taliban had confined Ismail Khan at Sarpuza prison for a short time in 1999.

Guantanamo detainee Abd Al Rahim Abdul Raza Janko described being held in the prison following his torture by the Taliban.

The record shows that the prison continued to be used during the Islamic Republic era for detention and interrogation.

[11] Guantanamo detainee Sultan Sari Sayel Al Anazi faced the allegation that when he was held in the prison, prior to being sent to Guantanamo:[12] he was among the detainees who collaborated with other prisoners to hide money in mattresses and bed frames.

Subsequently, 30 men arrived on motorcycles, killed 15 guards, and broke the locks on every cell.

[26] On April 24, 2011, a 350m tunnel that had been dug across a highway and under the prison walls, was used in the escape of about 475 Taliban inmates.