[News] Prisoner escape in France

[TomandJerry]

"So far 2 prison guards shot dead, 2 in critical condition after being ambushed by heavily armed men

The escaped prisoner has been named by French media as Mohamed Amra, 30

A huge man hunt involving hundreds of officers has been announced"

 

[portlock seagull]

Sounds more of an animal. Best he’s shot on sight, save the execution and prison costs.

 

[TomandJerry]

Reuters cites police sources saying the fugitive inmate, Mohamed Amra, is a 30-year-old drug dealer from northern France.

One of the sources said Amra is suspected of ordering a murder in Marseille, and has ties to the city’s powerful “Blacks” gang.

 

[Flounce]

Sounds more of an animal. Best he’s shot on sight, save the execution and prison costs.

Well he is in the right country for zero tolerance and probably will be shot on sight

 

[Nibbler]

There would be guards in the back of the van, so they should be given carte blanche to execute the prisoner if there is a mortal threat. That might deter future attempts.

 

[Mellor 3 Ward 4]

Sounds more of an animal. Best he’s shot on sight, save the execution and prison costs.

France doesn't have the death penalty.

 

[Westdene Seagull]

Well he is in the right country for zero tolerance and probably will be shot on sight

A bit harsh on the French police - they take no shit admittedly but "zero tolerance" ?? I'd suggest the MET are far worse.

Hope the injured guards pull through.

My prediction is that they will track down the criminals involved, corner them, bit of a shootout happens - police kill the criminals

*I am slightly bias as I spend about a third of my time in France.

 

[Westdene Seagull]

France doesn't have the death penalty.

As no EU member does because you can't join if you do.

 

[Mellor 3 Ward 4]

As no EU member does because you can't join if you do.

Correct

 

[TomandJerry]

The gun men had some serious guns on hand...

 

[Thunder Bolt]

The wife of one of the dead policemen is 5 months pregnant, and the other has two children. Poor kids deprived of their fathers by this horrible escape.
It was quite a coordinated attack on the van, mafia style.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

As no EU member does because you can't join if you do.

Good, we’re a civilized bunch in the EU.

 

[Westdene Seagull]

Good, we’re a civilized bunch in the EU.

Oh agreed. My post might have implied I agree with the death penalty - I don't. To make clear - I don't agree with the death penalty EVER for ANY reason.

 

[portlock seagull]

France doesn't have the death penalty.

Implied

 

[armchairclubber]

Whole ambush caught on camera at tollbooth