Re: money transports

[MathesonT@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 1/30/2002 3:57:32 PM Pacific Standard Time, x-p@millenniumsend.com writes:


> Need some info about the armour cars being used in transport of money
> from bank to bank in Florida, more accurate Miami - I know it differs
> from bank to bank but some examples would go a long way.


Unmarked vans with no increased security other than a metal cage welded in the back, to heavily armored box trucks with the works in the way of defensive systems.  Most transport companies maintain a range of vehicle types and will use whatever is appropriate for threat and money being transported (plus being the cheapest).  Best to configure the truck to a level that makes an appropriate challenge for the characters.

> Also I could use some information about what the people driving the
> transport how to doe in the case of a robbery and what type of equipment
> they will have in they're presents.


Sidearms and shotguns for weapons.  Standard radios and cell phones for commo.  Insiders are responsible for about half the transport robberies.  Recent robberies show that the crew is usually willing to put up a fight unless presented with overwhelming force or caught off guard.

> Also... Well I would like to get some ideas about how to rob the
> transport.


1)  A rapid assault while the pickup personnel is entering or exiting the vehicle.  Contrary to company policy the door between driver and money compartments are often open.

2)  Drop the pickup man covertly while outside the vehicle and take out the driver with a high caliber AP shot.

3)  Stop the transport with a small shaped charge on the engine compartment (ride by on a Vespa).  Slap a big charge on the window and the crew will probably open up (ain't worth dying for a $7 an hour job).

4)  Stop the vehicle by whatever means appropriate, bore a hole into the compartment and introduce gas.

5)  Rear end the transport with a bigger vehicle (garbage truck comes to mind) and the rear door will often pop.

As much as anything it is about getting the timing right, and picking a location with plenty of extraction routes and as few witnesses as possible.

Rob