09.02.2026 16:41
A group of armed individuals caused panic by attempting to blow up and rob an armored vehicle on the highway in Italy. The attack, which involved explosives, was captured on camera, and two suspects trying to escape were apprehended.
On the state road number 613 connecting Lecce and Brindisi in Italy, an attempted robbery reminiscent of a movie scene involving an armored vehicle took place. A group of armed individuals, posing as security guards, stopped the armored vehicle by blocking its way on the highway.
THEY BLEW UP THE BACK DOOR WITH EXPLOSIVES
According to information reported by the Italian press, the robbers blew up the back door of the armored vehicle belonging to a security company using explosives. During the attack, there was a brief panic on the highway, and gendarmerie teams were dispatched to the scene.
ARMED CONFRONTATION AND ESCAPE
During the attempted robbery, a brief confrontation occurred between the armed suspects and security forces. After the confrontation, two individuals wearing white overalls were captured while trying to escape. In the incident involving at least four robbers, efforts are ongoing to capture the other suspects.
THEY BLOCKED THE ROAD BY SETTING A TRUCK ON FIRE
According to the information obtained, the attackers blocked the road by setting a truck on fire in advance to stop the armored vehicle. It was reported that the robbers were carrying long-barreled weapons.
THE ROAD WAS CLOSED TO TRAFFIC
After the incident, the road where the attack took place was closed to traffic. While police teams took extensive security measures in the area, it was stated that the attempted robbery was unsuccessful and what was being transported in the armored vehicle has not yet been disclosed.
THE EXPLOSION MOMENT CAPTURED ON CAMERA
Meanwhile, the horrifying moments on the highway were captured by the cellphone camera of a passerby. In the footage that spread on social media, the moments when the armored vehicle was blown up and the road was covered in smoke can be seen.