Cassano delle Murge ATM robbery results in four arrests

Cassano delle Murge ATM robbery arrests explosives Italy

On the night of 22 July, an armed robbery targeted the BdM Banca – Gruppo Mediocredito Centrale ATM in Cassano delle Murge (Bari province). Police identified four suspects, aged 20‑26 and from Canosa di Puglia and Trinitapoli, who fled in a stolen amber‑coloured Alfa Romeo Giulietta. The mobile police unit intercepted the vehicle near Canosa, seized more than €35,000 in cash and material believed to be used for crafting improvised explosive devices, including empty cartridges and metal components from the ATM.

The suspects are charged with improper robbery, resistance to law‑enforcement, illegal possession of firearms and explosives, and related offences. The operation follows a recent increase in ATM attacks in the region, prompting intensified night patrols and coordinated information sharing among Italian police forces.

Entities

Alfa Romeo Giulietta · BdM Banca – Gruppo Mediocredito Centrale · Canosa di Puglia · Cassano delle Murge · Italian State Police · Polizia di Stato

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[● 3 SOURCES] The robbery occurred on the night of 22 July at a BdM Banca branch in Cassano delle Murge, Italy. www.borderline24.com · www.trmtv.it · canosaweb.it
[● 3 SOURCES] The vehicle used was a stolen maroon Alfa Romeo Giulietta. www.borderline24.com · www.trmtv.it · canosaweb.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] The suspects were aged between 20 and 26 and had prior police records, coming from Canosa di Puglia and Trinitapoli. www.trmtv.it
[● 3 SOURCES] Police seized over €35,000 in cash from the stolen vehicle. www.borderline24.com · www.trmtv.it · canosaweb.it
[● 3 SOURCES] The suspects were charged with improper robbery, resistance to public officials, injuries, money laundering, and illegal possession of weapons and explosives. www.borderline24.com · www.trmtv.it · canosaweb.it
[● 3 SOURCES] Materials for homemade explosives, including scales and empty candlesticks, were found in the vehicle. www.borderline24.com · www.trmtv.it · canosaweb.it
[● 3 SOURCES] The operation was carried out by the mobile squad of the Questura of Barletta‑Andria‑Trani and the Canosa di Puglia police. www.borderline24.com · www.trmtv.it · canosaweb.it
[● 3 SOURCES] Four individuals were arrested in connection with the ATM robbery. www.borderline24.com · www.trmtv.it · canosaweb.it