Attack on Convoy Leads to Prisoner’s Escape
A manhunt is currently in progress in France following a harrowing attack on a prison convoy. The incident resulted in the tragic death of two prison officers and left three others wounded. The attack occurred as the convoy was transporting a convict from a courthouse to a prison in the city of Rouen in northern France. French Justice Minister Eric Dupond-Moretti noted that the assailants were armed with “heavy weapons” and managed to free the prisoner amidst the chaos.
Massive Search Operation Launched
French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin has mobilized hundreds of police officers and gendarmes in an effort to locate the individuals responsible for the attack. The nation is in shock following the brazen incident that unfolded at a highway toll booth in Val-de-Reuil, northern France.
President Macron Vows Justice
French President Emmanuel Macron has assured the public that every effort is being made to apprehend the perpetrators and deliver justice. Macron expressed solidarity with the families of the victims, the injured, and their colleagues as the nation grapples with this tragic event.
Convicted Burglar at the Center of the Incident
The escaped prisoner has been identified as convicted burglar Mohamed Amra, known by the alias “La Mouche,” or “The Fly.” Public prosecutor Laure Beccuau revealed that the suspect is also under investigation for an alleged kidnapping and a separate homicide case in Marseille.
Investigation Points to Organized Crime
The brazen attack on the prison convoy is being treated as a likely act of organized crime, with a murder investigation currently underway. Authorities are working tirelessly to bring those responsible to justice and restore a sense of security in the region.