Months after his escape during a deadly ambush, French convict Mohamed Amra, also known as 'The Fly', has been arrested in Romania, bringing closure to a significant manhunt and gaining praise from French authorities.
**French Fugitive 'The Fly' Captured in Romania After Deadly Prison Van Attack**
**French Fugitive 'The Fly' Captured in Romania After Deadly Prison Van Attack**
A notorious French criminal known as 'The Fly' has been apprehended in Romania, months after a violent prison van ambush left two officers dead.
French prisoner Mohamed Amra, alias 'The Fly', was captured in Romania following a risky escape during a deadly ambush that resulted in the deaths of two prison officers earlier this year. The ambush occurred on May 14, 2024, at a toll booth near Rouen, Normandy, when gunmen armed with military-grade weapons attacked the police van transporting Amra, who had been recently convicted for burglary. This attack marked a tragic incident for French law enforcement, as it represented the first fatalities among prison officers in the line of duty since 1992.
President Emmanuel Macron celebrated Amra's arrest as a significant achievement for law enforcement, extending gratitude to European colleagues and praising the efforts of French investigators. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau also expressed appreciation toward Romania for their essential cooperation in the capture. The Paris prosecutor's office confirmed Amra's prior indictment in Marseille for a kidnapping that resulted in a death. Although described as a prisoner not closely monitored, significant security measures were taken during his transport.
Amra's escape plan was reportedly underway prior to the ambush, as he was caught attempting to saw through his cell bars just days before the attack. His lawyer expressed disbelief regarding the violent outcome of the situation, which he deemed uncharacteristic of his client. Following the incident, a massive manhunt ensued involving over 300 investigators, leading to the eventual capture of the fugitive in Romania, signaling the conclusion of a tense period of uncertainty for French authorities.
President Emmanuel Macron celebrated Amra's arrest as a significant achievement for law enforcement, extending gratitude to European colleagues and praising the efforts of French investigators. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau also expressed appreciation toward Romania for their essential cooperation in the capture. The Paris prosecutor's office confirmed Amra's prior indictment in Marseille for a kidnapping that resulted in a death. Although described as a prisoner not closely monitored, significant security measures were taken during his transport.
Amra's escape plan was reportedly underway prior to the ambush, as he was caught attempting to saw through his cell bars just days before the attack. His lawyer expressed disbelief regarding the violent outcome of the situation, which he deemed uncharacteristic of his client. Following the incident, a massive manhunt ensued involving over 300 investigators, leading to the eventual capture of the fugitive in Romania, signaling the conclusion of a tense period of uncertainty for French authorities.
