Naples Bank Robbers Hold 25 Hostages, Escape Through City Sewers
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- Category: Europe
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-16 13:24 UTC
- Sources: BBC World News
Armed robbers in Naples took 25 people hostage during a bank robbery before evading police by fleeing through the city's sewer system. Authorities were unable to apprehend the suspects following the escape.
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