France in the crossfire

On 14 May 2024, four hooded gunmen rammed a prison van with two vehicles and then opened fire, killing two guards and wounding several others. Their objective was to free Mohamed Amra, a French criminal who was being transported from a court hearing in Rouen to a secure facility in Évreux. After releasing Amra, the criminals fled in two cars, which were later found burnt. ​

The attack sparked a massive manhunt in France, with INTERPOL issuing a Red Notice on 15 May. The operation reflects the rapidly evolving nature of organized crime in France.

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