On a Monday morning in Italy, two cash transport trucks were ambushed in a scene reminiscent of a movie, as reported by local media. The incident took place on the highway between Brindisi and Lecce during peak traffic hours. According to reports, the attackers, disguised as police officers, forced the transport trucks to stop by igniting a truck on fire in the southbound lanes of the highway. They were heavily armed and emerged from three vehicles that had flashing blue lights similar to those on police cars.

After forcing the drivers out of the cash transport vehicles, the perpetrators attempted to open them using explosives, as mentioned in reports from Corriere della Sera. However, despite the dramatic attempt, the robbers did not manage to secure any loot from the heist. Eyewitnesses described the chaos and terror of the event, with one witness recounting how he was threatened and had his car taken at gunpoint by the attackers. A video shared on social media by Italian publication Repubblica showed an explosion at the back of a white delivery van, adding visual evidence to the unfolding crime.

This incident highlights the growing audacity of criminal groups in Italy, particularly in brazen attacks on cash transport vehicles in broad daylight. The police have initiated an investigation to track down those involved and assess the broader implications on public safety and security regarding such violent heists. As community members react to the horrifying event, discussions about the effectiveness of law enforcement and preventive measures against organized crime are being reignited in the region.