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.