STORY:
Y2K Bug May Lead to Prison Releases

Fears of Y2K related power outages means Norwegian prisoners go free

Some Norwegian prisoners may get to party in freedom on New Year's Eve because officials fear blackouts if power company computers crash because of Y2K computer bug related problems.

According to a report from the Associated Press, the NRK radio network says power companies serving Norway's Vestfold County cannot guarantee electricity supplies on New Year's Day due to the potential computer glitch.

A deputy director of the district prisons says inmates at the minimum security, open prisons will probably be released, while those in high security facilities would have to be moved to other parts of the country.

It was not clear how many prisoners might be affected, or whether other jails might have to close.

Source: Associated Press / Deseret News

DATE: 6/18/99

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