Tragic Ambush at Incarville Toll Booth
In a tragic turn of events, two French prison guards were shot dead and three others sustained serious injuries during a brazen daylight ambush. The attack occurred at approximately 0900 GMT at a toll booth in Incarville, located in the Eure region of northern France. According to French police, the assault was meticulously planned to facilitate the escape of a prisoner being transported in the van.
The violence has sent shockwaves through the country, as it underscores the growing concerns over drug-related crime within Europe. The inmate and attackers escaped, leaving authorities scrambling to respond to the crisis. In the wake of the incident,
Justice Minister Éric Dupond-Moretti expressed his dismay at the attack, particularly noting the critical condition of two injured officers. Dupond-Moretti’s remarks on BFM TV emphasized the government’s commitment to capturing and bringing the perpetrators to justice, condemning their disregard for human life.
Social media was abuzz with images depicting the aftermath of the attack, showing at least two individuals clad in balaclavas and armed with rifles near a flaming SUV. The vehicle seemed to have been used to ram into the prison van, a tactic indicative of the attackers’ determination and preparedness.
The incident has brought into focus the pervasive issue of drug crime across Europe, with France grappling with a surge in cocaine trafficking and related gang violence. Marseille has been identified as a hotspot for such conflicts, often leading to deadly outcomes.
Local media have identified the escaped prisoner as 30-year-old Mohamed A., who is believed to have connections with Marseille’s notorious “Blacks” gang and is suspected of orchestrating a murder in the city. The manhunt continues as French authorities vow to leave no stone unturned in their quest to apprehend those responsible for this heinous act.
