Ilyas Kherbouch, popularly known as 'Ganito', was arrested in a holiday village in the Pyrénées-Orientales on the evening of his birthday, marking the conclusion of a dramatic two-week manhunt following his escape from a prison in Villepinte. He initially fled on March 7 with assistance from accomplices who disguised themselves as police officers, effectively deceiving prison staff and making their way out with him.

After a 13-day search by investigators, 'Ganito' was located and apprehended without incident, as confirmed by a source close to the case. He is expected to appear before a judge for a hearing on his freedom and detention in Perpignan, with plans to transfer him back to Paris in the coming days. The incident raises serious questions about prison security and the methods used in his escape, which involved counterfeit documents stamped with official insignias.

This case has captured the attention of the public and media due to the audacity of the escape and its implications for law enforcement and the judicial system in France. As 'Ganito' prepares to face legal proceedings, discussions surrounding the integrity of prison security measures and the effectiveness of law enforcement remain at the forefront of news coverage.