Robbers Detonate Armored Van on Italian Highway

This week, a gang of balaclava-clad robbers executed a violent raid on an armored van on the State Road 613 in Puglia, Italy, using a burning lorry to block the convoy. Armed with assault rifles, they detonated a bomb to access the van’s loot, leading to a shootout with police. While the gang attempted to escape in hijacked vehicles, authorities managed to apprehend two suspects. Local officials emphasized the increasing dangers faced by police and called for enhanced protection and resources.