Published clips showed debris and roof scattered, while loud gunfire was subsequently heard, prompting several bystanders to contact the Italian "Carabinieri," who arrived immediately at the scene, where a brief exchange of gunfire with the gunmen ensued, using their vehicles as cover before escaping.
Khaberni - An unprecedented armed robbery occurred on one of the highways in southern Italy, after an organized gang attacked an armored money transport truck, using firearms and explosives, turning the road into a battlefield.
The incident happened in the morning on a highway connecting the cities of Brindisi and Lecce in the Puglia region, where a group of armed individuals, estimated to be between 6 and 10 people, intercepted a truck belonging to the "Patistoli" company, specialized in money transport, using cars equipped with blue lights in an attempt to impersonate the police.
According to Italian media reports, the attackers closed the road by setting ablaze vehicles in the middle of the lane, creating a fiery barrier and trapping several drivers. The gang members, who were masked and wearing black and white clothing, opened fire on the armored truck before detonating an explosive device that ripped through its roof.
Despite the cinematic chase, authorities confirmed that the gang failed to seize the money, and no human injuries were recorded, which the security agencies described as "a miraculous outcome" due to the failed robbery attempt. Reports indicated that one of the police cars was hit by three gunshots, and a civilian vehicle was also damaged during the subsequent chase.
In a subsequent development, Italian security forces announced the arrest of two individuals near the city of Lecce, after finding a suspicious vehicle abandoned in a rural area, while search operations for the remaining gang members continue.
Spectacular armed robbery of a money transporter in Italy
Italian media reported that the attackers are believed to originate from the Foggia area, known for its activity of gangs specialized in armed robberies on money transport trucks, and investigations are ongoing to identify all the perpetrators and uncover the details of the operation that caused widespread shock in Italy.
