In a significant breakthrough, French authorities announced the capture of Mohamed Amra, alias 'The Fly,' who had been on the run since a violent prison transport attack in May 2024. The ambush, executed with military-grade weapons, resulted in the deaths of two prison officers and injuries to three others, marking a tragic event in France's penal history.
French Convict 'The Fly' Captured After Prolonged Manhunt in Romania
French Convict 'The Fly' Captured After Prolonged Manhunt in Romania
A notorious escaped French convict has been apprehended in Romania nine months following a lethal prison van ambush that claimed the lives of two prison officers.
French President Emmanuel Macron praised the successful operation, expressing his condolences to the families of the deceased officers while acknowledging the collaborative efforts of European law enforcement. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau emphasized Romania’s critical role in Amra's capture, highlighting the extensive investigation that followed the ambush.
Mohamed Amra, recently convicted of burglary, had links to a prominent drug cartel in Marseille and was under investigation for a prior kidnapping incident. The circumstances of his escape raised questions about prison security, as he had attempted a prior escape just days before the ambush. Following a multi-agency manhunt, which included over 300 investigators and numerous roadblocks across France, Amra is now in custody, with authorities hoping to close the chapter on this tragic incident.
Mohamed Amra, recently convicted of burglary, had links to a prominent drug cartel in Marseille and was under investigation for a prior kidnapping incident. The circumstances of his escape raised questions about prison security, as he had attempted a prior escape just days before the ambush. Following a multi-agency manhunt, which included over 300 investigators and numerous roadblocks across France, Amra is now in custody, with authorities hoping to close the chapter on this tragic incident.
