Masked robbers filmed stealing cash from armoured security van
Four masked robbers have been filmed ransacking an armoured G4S security van before speeding off.
Footage of the raid, which happened earlier this month at the Reevesland Industrial Estate in Newport, South Wales, shows three robbers throwing packages into the back of a blue Audi.
Packages are seen flying out of the van, with a fourth person then emerging from the vehicle and helping them load up the boot of the car.
They are then seen speeding away from the scene after all piling into the vehicle.
The G4S van is seen with extensive damage to it – including a broken window.
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A source told MailOnline they used specialist equipment to blow up the safe.
He said: ‘It’s called a hydraulic power pack. Some of the lads have been stealing from the fire service. They are perfect for prizing open a safe in a security van.
‘They are known as the ”jaws of life” and they generate huge power. Perfect for opening a safe or bank strong door.’
Three men have been arrested in relation to the incident but have since been bailed.
A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: ‘We received a report of a robbery from a cash in transit van parked near Caswell Way in the Reevesland Industrial Estate in Newport, at around 3.20pm on Monday 2 June.
‘Two men, aged 34 and 38, from Bristol were arrested on suspicion of robbery and have been released on police bail.
‘A third man – a 33-year-old from Bristol – was also later arrested on suspicion of robbery and assault by beating of an emergency worker and released on police bail.
‘Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to submit via the Major Incident Public Portal.’
G4S declined to comment on an active police investigation.
G4S is a global security company used to deliver and collect cash from businesses like pubs, cafes and shops.
The vans are armoured and equipped with security features that help protect the cash like CCTV, satellite tracking technology and SmartWater.
Cash boxes inside the vans have dispensers that stain cash with ink when triggered which makes the notes unusable.
Trained personnel are employed by G4S to drive the vehicles to ensure the safe handling of the cash.
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