Two Officers Killed, Convict Mohamed Amra on the Run
French authorities are in pursuit of convict Mohamed Amra, known as “La Mouche” or “The Fly,” after a violent attack on a prison transport van in northern France left two officers dead and three injured. The brazen ambush at a highway toll allowed Amra to escape, sparking a nationwide manhunt.
President Macron Vows Justice
French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice, stating that “everything is being done to find the criminals” responsible for the attack. Macron expressed solidarity with the families of the victims and the injured officers, emphasizing that the nation stands united against such acts of violence.
Interior Minister’s Response
Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin has mobilized hundreds of police officers and gendarmes to locate the escaped convict and apprehend those behind the attack. The authorities are treating the incident as likely organized crime, with a murder investigation currently underway.
Escaped Convict’s Criminal Record
Amra, a convicted burglar with a notorious reputation, is also under investigation for a kidnapping and a separate homicide case in Marseille. The escape of such a high-profile criminal has prompted heightened security measures across the country as law enforcement agencies work tirelessly to track him down.