This Tuesday, January 14, the Épervier plan was triggered in Drôme following an extortion attempt targeting the manager of a supermarket in Saint-Vallier. Despite the significant mobilization of the police, the two criminals are still on the run.
An attempted attack in broad daylight
The incident occurred around 10:45 a.m. The manager of the Netto store, then on her way to deposit the contents of her cash register at the bank, was targeted by two hooded individuals. As reported by France Bleu, they were equipped with tear gas bombs. Despite their attempt, the victim managed to escape in his vehicle and alert the police by dialing 17.
A chase on the national 7
The attackers chased the manager on the national 7. However, they ended up giving up their pursuit and disappeared. Immediately, a vast research system was put in place.
A massive mobilization of law enforcement
The Épervier plan was activated, mobilizing nearly 70 gendarmes and a gendarmerie helicopter based in Bron. An alert was issued to neighboring departments to try to locate the suspects. Despite these considerable resources, no trace of the criminals has yet been found.
An ongoing investigation
How did these individuals choose their victim? Did they observe his habits or benefit from complicity? The investigation will have to answer these questions. In the meantime, the manager, although very shocked, was fortunately not injured. Investigators are continuing their research to identify and arrest the perpetrators of this extortion attempt.
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