French Fugitive 'The Fly' Captured in Romania After Deadly Assault on Police Van

French authorities have confirmed that Mohamed Amra, also known as 'The Fly,' was arrested in Romania nine months after a deadly ambush in May 2024 where he escaped from a police van. The ambush resulted in the tragic deaths of two prison officers and injuries to three others, leading to a large-scale manhunt. President Emmanuel Macron praised the capture as a significant success and expressed condolences to the families affected by the incident.

Amra was awaiting transportation following his conviction for burglary when the ambush occurred at a toll booth near Rouen, Normandy. The attackers used military-grade weapons during the assault. Following the attack, French officials mobilized over 300 investigators to track down the fugitive, who has ties to a major drug gang in Marseille and faced previous charges, including kidnapping resulting in death. The successful international collaboration between French investigators and Romanian authorities has been highlighted by both Macron and France's Interior Minister, emphasizing the importance of cooperative efforts in apprehending dangerous criminals.