On 1 December 2025, around 6:30 a.m., a daring robbery took place on the A2 motorway between Scilla and Bagnara in the province of Reggio Calabria, Italy, targeting an armoured van carrying cash. A group of at least 10 armed bandits blocked the road, setting cars on fire and scattering nails, which prevented the victim from escaping. As a result of the operation, the thieves fled with loot estimated at about 2 million euros. Fortunately, nobody was injured, although shots were fired.
Details of the incident
The robbery took place in a tunnel on a section of the A2 motorway, also known as the Autostrada del Mediterraneo, which links Salerno with Reggio Calabria. The bandits acted with precision worthy of an action movie: first they blocked traffic by parking several cars across the carriageway and setting them on fire, causing chaos and preventing other vehicles from passing. Additionally, they scattered nails on the road to puncture the tyres of any vehicles attempting to bypass the blockade. When the armoured van operated by Sicurtransport approached the ambush site, the attackers opened fire, forcing the guards to surrender.
The guards, although armed, did not resist, fearing for their lives. The thieves quickly took control of the vehicle, seizing bags of cash intended for banks and post offices in the region. The entire operation lasted just a few minutes, after which the attackers fled in an unknown direction, probably using getaway vehicles prepared in advance. At the scene, firefighters who extinguished the burning cars and police, who secured the area and opened an investigation, intervened.
According to preliminary findings, the loot consisted mainly of euro banknotes, and its value was estimated at about 2 million. Police do not rule out links to the local Ndrangheta mafia, which has for years controlled organised crime in Calabria. This is not the first such robbery in the region \u2013 similar operations have taken place in the past, which points to the professionalism of the perpetrators.
Reaction of authorities and the public
Italian authorities immediately launched an investigation under the direction of the prosecutor’s office in Reggio Calabria. Traces of gunfire and remnants of nails were found at the scene, which confirms the bandits’ modus operandi. The A2 motorway was closed for several hours, causing serious traffic jams and delays. Police appeal to witnesses to report any information that could help in apprehending the perpetrators.
The incident has provoked outrage among residents of Calabria, who fear an increase in organised crime. Local media are comparing the robbery to scenes from Hollywood films, emphasising its spectacular nature. Sicurtransport, the company whose vehicle was attacked, issued a statement assuring that it is cooperating with law enforcement and stressing that the safety of its employees is a priority.
Found videos and footage
Footage from the scene has appeared online, including eyewitness accounts and television reports. Here are several videos found documenting the robbery:
These videos show the scene of the incident, the burning vehicles and live reports from the motorway. The investigation continues, and police hope the footage will help identify the perpetrators.
