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French ministers clash over next week’s extraction of drug lord Mohamed Amra

Penitentiary unions warn of deadly risks during the scheduled transfer, prompting calls for remote interrogation

Extraction de Mohamed Amra: Retailleau préférerait que le juge se déplace
À la suite de son interpellation le 22 février à Bucarest, en Roumanie, Mohamed Amra avait été placé directement en détention sans être interrogé par la juge d’instruction.
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Overview

  • Mohamed Amra, involved in a May 2024 prison escape that killed two guards, is to be moved from Condé-sur-Sarthe to Paris next week for questioning by Junalco magistrates.
  • Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau has flagged "major risks" in extracting Amra and urged judges to conduct hearings via videoconference instead.
  • Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has assured that GIGN and RAID will oversee the transfer under "extraordinary security conditions" and expects no incidents.
  • Penitentiary unions including Ufap Unsa Justice have denounced the decision and demanded that judges travel to Amra’s prison to safeguard staff and the public.
  • Officials are weighing broader use of videoconferencing for high-risk inmates as they seek to balance investigative needs with personnel and public safety.