Villepinte

Villepinte, located in Seine-Saint-Denis, France, is the site of a 'maison d'arrêt' (detention center) that has recently gained notoriety due to the escape of a prisoner named Ilyas Kherbouch, alias "Ganito." Kherbouch, known for multiple aggravated thefts and serving multiple sentences, escaped on March 7th with the aid of accomplices posing as police officers who presented a false warrant. His escape triggered a widespread search, and he was apprehended thirteen days later in Canet-en-Roussillon. The incident has led to the arrest of accomplices, including a former prison guard from Villepinte who was involved in the escape and found with Kherbouch during his arrest. The escape highlights security concerns at the Villepinte prison and has resulted in investigations into potential corruption and organized crime involvement.