The helicopter did not pursue.
Otto, bursting with excitement, said to the driver, "What did you guys say?"
"We just said the terrorists were caught by us and if they want the person, they should go to the regional headquarters to ask for them. It's impossible for us to hand over someone we caught risking our lives for nothing!"
Still pleased, Otto asked, "Is it that simple? But what if they really go and ask for the person?"
"What does it matter to us! We were taken hostage, our lives were at risk. We had to do as the robbers... sorry, we had to follow your orders, otherwise those brothers who got hurt would die. Is that wrong?"
God be my witness, Otto never said such a thing.
Still indignant, the driver said, "When we get to a safe place, we'll let you off., uh, buddy, you'll let us go, right?"
"I swear by Maria Watches Over Us, brother, why would I want to harm you? What good would it do me to have the whole Italian police force chasing us?"