A shocking robbery took place on a highway between Brindisi and Lecce in Italy, where a gang of thieves used a blue Alfa Romeo equipped with a flashing light to mislead drivers into thinking they were law enforcement. The group blocked an armored vehicle owned by Battistolli, a company specializing in the transport of cash and valuables, before the armed robbers, donned in masks and black-and-white jumpsuits, opened fire on the vehicle and then detonated explosives to breach its roof. The dramatic explosion was captured on video by an unsuspecting bystander, drawing the attention of shocked drivers, some of whom called emergency services immediately.

Following the explosion, security forces arrived quickly and engaged in a brief gunfight with the robbers, who ultimately fled the scene. While the chaos left many witnesses in shock, the incident has raised significant concerns over security measures for cash transport in Italy, particularly given the audacity and planning behind such an operation. Authorities are now reviewing surveillance and other evidence from the crime scene to identify the assailants and improve strategies to prevent similar incidents in the future.