The manhunt for Mohamed Amra, a French convict linked to Marseille’s drug scene, ended in Romania as he was arrested nine months after he escaped a police van during a violent ambush. The attack resulted in the tragic deaths of two prison officers and injuries to three others. French President Emmanuel Macron celebrated the apprehension, acknowledging the collaborative efforts between French and Romanian authorities. Amra's dramatic escape unfolded on May 14, 2024, when gunmen armed with military-grade weapons ambushed a prison transport at a toll booth near Rouen, Normandy. The heavily armed assailants rammed the van, leading to the fatalities and allowing Amra to flee. This incident marks a dark moment in France's penal history, as it was the first time prison officers were killed on duty since 1992. Despite Amra not being classified as a high-risk inmate, he was under significant surveillance at the time. Macron praised the extensive investigation, which utilized over 300 officers and established roadblocks throughout the region to track him down.