On September 22, a 30-year-old Algerian woman was detained by airport security police at Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport in France after she was found to have stolen items from the airport's duty-free shop. The incident occurred when police were called to the boarding area to detain her after she had already boarded a flight to Algeria. At the time of her arrest, she was still in possession of several stolen perfumes. In addition to the perfumes, police discovered numerous new branded clothing items with tags still attached and counterfeit perfumes in her luggage. The woman, who had a prior record with the police for similar offenses, was known to have unpaid fines. As part of an agreement with the Direction générale des finances publiques (DGFIP), which oversees public finances in France, the accused was required to pay the outstanding amount. The woman was taken into custody immediately after her arrest. Following her detention, the suspect was brought before the Lyon prosecutor's office on September 24. During the hearing, she was sentenced to 10 months in prison for the theft and other related charges. The prosecution emphasized that the woman had not only stolen items from the duty-free shop but had also attempted to leave the country with the stolen goods. The case highlights the ongoing efforts by airport authorities and local police to prevent theft and ensure compliance with legal obligations, particularly for individuals with prior offenses. The woman's arrest also underscores the importance of international cooperation in enforcing legal responsibilities, even when individuals attempt to evade consequences by fleeing to another country.