Eight More Arrests in Investigation of Mohamed Amra's Deadly 2024 Prison Escape

The arrests follow the capture of the French drug trafficker in Romania after a nine-month manhunt, with 19 suspects already charged in connection to the escape that killed two prison officers.

French authorities arrested eight individuals on March 3, 2025, in connection with Mohamed Amra's May 2024 prison escape that resulted in two deaths and three injuries.
The arrests occurred across Île-de-France, Rouen, and Évreux, expanding the investigation's reach into a wide network of suspects.
A total of 19 people, including Amra, have been charged so far, with 15 in custody and four under judicial supervision.
Amra, a convicted drug trafficker, was apprehended in Romania on February 22, 2025, after living under a false identity and extradited to France last week.
Investigators have identified a mix of key players and minor accomplices, including those who provided logistical support for the escape and subsequent nine-month evasion.

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