Head of Marseille drug cartel arrested in Romania after escaping from prison

The head of the Marseille drug cartel Mohamed Amra was caught in Romania nine months after escaping from detention in France. This was announced by French Interior Minister Bruno Retaio on February 22.

On his X (former Twitter) page, he thanked Romania for its help in catching the criminal.

"I congratulate all the forces thanks to which Mohamed Amra was arrested today in Romania. My heartfelt thanks to Romania for its strong cooperation," he wrote.

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