Authorities interrogate Amra about his escape in Paris

dna.fr (French)

French drug trafficker Mohamed Amra was extracted from prison by helicopter for questioning in Paris. This follows his violent escape from custody in May 2024. Amra, arrested in Romania in February, is being interrogated by judges investigating his escape. The helicopter carrying him departed from the high-security prison in Condé-sur-Sarthe early Wednesday morning. The elite GIGN unit is providing security for the extraction. The move to transport Amra for questioning has drawn some criticism, with some suggesting alternative methods like video conferencing.


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