Mohamed Amra's Network Dismantled: 18 Suspects Charged in Deadly Prison Escape

The narcotrafficker and his alleged accomplices face charges for the 2024 escape that killed two officers, as authorities intensify investigations.

Mohamed Amra, a notorious narcotrafficker, was recaptured in Romania and transferred to a high-security French prison following a nine-month international manhunt.
Eighteen suspects have been charged in connection with Amra's violent 2024 prison escape, which resulted in the deaths of two prison officers and injuries to three others.
Nine of the suspects have been placed in detention, with several held in isolation under heightened security measures due to concerns of potential criminal coordination.
Investigators uncovered evidence linking the suspects to roles in the escape, including logistics such as vehicle rentals, equipment procurement, and direct involvement in the armed assault.
Authorities continue to pursue additional suspects, including individuals detained in Morocco and Spain, as part of a broader effort to dismantle Amra's criminal network.