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.
