A high-stakes robbery attempt reminiscent of a movie script took place on a highway in southern Italy, involving an armed assault on an armored vehicle.
Operative Information Center-OMM, citing foreign media, reports that the incident occurred on the main road connecting the cities of Brindisi and Lecce. A group of masked individuals targeted a moving armored cash-in-transit vehicle in a coordinated attack.
According to local media reports, the criminals first blocked the highway by setting a vehicle on fire to halt traffic. The assailants then attempted to use explosives to blast open the doors of the armored truck to seize the funds inside. Security forces arrived at the scene almost immediately, leading to a fierce shootout between the officers and the robbers. Facing strong resistance and failing to breach the vehicle, the attackers managed to flee the area. As part of the ongoing investigation into the incident, two suspects have already been detained by Italian authorities.
Highway robberies targeting armored vehicles have been a recurring security challenge in southern Italy, often involving sophisticated tactics such as road blockades and heavy weaponry. These incidents frequently prompt large-scale law enforcement operations and highlight the ongoing efforts of Italian carabinieri to combat organized criminal groups specializing in high-value heists. The Brindisi-Lecce route remains under heavy surveillance as police continue their search for the remaining members of the gang.
