Mohamed Amra, a French fugitive nicknamed “The Fly,” was apprehended in Romania on Saturday, according to the French interior minister, following his stunning liberation by gunmen during an assault on a prison van in May.
French authorities had initiated an extensive search for the fugitive, with his escape leading to the fatalities of two prison guards and being highlighted by right-wing politicians as proof that France was losing control over drug-related crimes.
“I commend all the forces that made Mohamed Amra’s arrest in Romania today a reality. A heartfelt thanks to Romania for its significant collaboration,” said Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau on X.
Amra, a 30-year-old from northern France, is linked to drug trafficking, as stated by the Paris prosecutor’s office.
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The Paris prosecutor’s office noted that he had been sentenced for burglary by a court in Evreux on May 10 and was detained at the Val de Reuil prison prior to his escape on May 14.
Additionally, he faced charges from prosecutors in Marseille for a kidnapping that resulted in a death, as reported.
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