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Armed robbers posing as police blow up cash van on Italian motorway
- On State Road 613 in Puglia, masked robbers posing as police set a truck on fire to block the highway, halting traffic; the armoured Battistolli van detonated in daylight, footage shows flames and debris.
- Suspects are believed to hail from the Foggia area, linked to gangs that specialise in paramilitary-style armoured vehicle robberies, and stole motorists' cars to escape, with an Alfa Romeo abandoned in the countryside.
- Video evidence depicts masked gunmen carrying Kalashnikov rifles and at least six robbers in white overalls moving between cars as the van explodes and drivers are robbed.
- The robbers were shortly followed by the Carabinieri in a dramatic chase; a man was arrested and detained alongside another gang member, while two suspects remain at large.
- The episode underscores risks to drivers and prompted an active police response, as the daylight explosion and robbery of motorists highlight ongoing dangers.
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Italian police stop dramatic highway robbery attempt
Italian authorities successfully foiled a dramatic armed assault on an armoured cash transit vehicle along a major highway in the Puglia region on Monday February 9. The attack involved explosions, firearms and blocked vehicles, creating a tense and dangerous situation for motorists travelling along the motorway. Police and emergency services responded quickly, ensuring no one was injured despite… Source
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Scenes straight out of a movie in broad daylight on an Italian highway. A group of at least six armed men blocked the road and attempted to rob a cash-in-transit vehicle. A gunfight ensued between gang members and the Carabinieri, while other drivers watched in horror.
·Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Total News Sources35
Leaning Left7Leaning Right5Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution41% Left
Bias Distribution
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41% Left
L 41%
C 30%
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