Fugitive Mohamed Amra Arrested in Romania After Nine-Month Manhunt

French authorities confirm the capture of narcotics kingpin Mohamed Amra, with over 20 suspected accomplices detained in multiple countries.

Mohamed Amra, France's most-wanted fugitive, was arrested in Bucharest, Romania, following a nine-month international search after his violent prison escape in May 2024.
The arrest was facilitated by cooperation between French and Romanian authorities, with Amra identified through facial recognition and fingerprint verification despite attempts to alter his appearance.
Amra's escape involved a deadly commando attack at the Incarville tollbooth, resulting in the deaths of two prison guards and leaving three others injured.
Over 20 individuals suspected of aiding Amra's escape and evasion have been detained in France, Spain, Morocco, and Thailand, with links to organized crime groups under investigation.
Amra has agreed to extradition to France, where he will face charges including organized murder, drug trafficking, and association with criminal enterprises.