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Afragola, pharmacy robbery: bandits caught by police within hours

A man with his face covered mimed a gun to take €400 from the cash register, then fled in a car with an accomplice. Police officers tracked them down and arrested them near their home.
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Afragola– A quick robbery, but the police's response was even quicker. Last night, officers from the Afragola Police Station arrested two local offenders, a 35-year-old and a 46-year-old, on charges of aggravated robbery involving a local pharmacy.

It all started with a call to the Operations Room. Shortly before, at II Traversa Viottolo Nicola Setola, a nightmare for the pharmacy employees. A man with his face covered by a balaclava entered.

The action is lightning-fast: without wasting words, the man puts his hand in his sweatshirt pocket, simulates the shape of a weapon and, with a gesture, orders the person to hand over the takings.

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Veiled but effective threats: he was handed approximately 400 euros from the cash register. Then, the dramatic turn of events: the robber didn't flee on foot, but instead fled in a car driven by an accomplice who was waiting for him with the engine running.

However, the patrol cars from the Police Station promptly arrived on the scene. policeAn employee of the company tells the story of this horrifying dynamic. pharmacy, still in shock. The officers waste no time: they gather descriptions and immediately review surveillance footage. Those images prove crucial.

The two bandits were tracked down at home: they still had the loot on them

In a precision operation, the police quickly tracked down the two suspects, tracking them down and arresting them near their homes. Confirmation came during the search: the 35-year-old was found with the entire loot, the €400 he had just stolen. This was damning evidence that left no room for doubt.

For the two men, both already known to law enforcement for similar crimes, there was no time to enjoy their ill-gotten gains. After the usual formalities, they were taken to prison, while the city has already regained a measure of security thanks to the work of the officers.

All Rights Reserved Article published on September 24, 2025 - 17:15 PM - Rosaria Federico

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