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Masked Gang Hits Armored Truck, Injures Officer in Italy

2/10/2026

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Two men will appear in court in Italy for an armed armored-truck robbery on a highway.
A masked gang attacked the truck with Kalashnikov rifles, injuring a Carabinieri officer who remains hospitalized.
Defense Minister Guido Crosetto condemned the incident, urging protection of the community.
Battistolli reported 14 similar attacks in the past two years.
The suspects face charges including attempted murder and aggravated robbery and are aged 38 and 62.

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Two men will appear in court in Italy for an armed armored-truck robbery on a highway.
A masked gang attacked the truck with Kalashnikov rifles, injuring a Carabinieri officer who remains hospitalized.
Defense Minister Guido Crosetto condemned the incident, urging protection of the community.
Battistolli reported 14 similar attacks in the past two years.
The suspects face charges including attempted murder and aggravated robbery and are aged 38 and 62.