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23/09/2008
Cash Van Robbed Near Dublin Airport
Further details have emerged following a cash-in-transit van robbery near Dublin airport.
After early reports of the raid on Tuesday morning, Gardaí have revealed the raid took place at a branch of the Ulster Bank situated near the Coachman's Inn, a landmark pub a short distance from the airport, and the Fingal Golf Centre in Cloghran, Swords.
The incident is reported to have occurred around 10.00am involving a Group 4 Securicor van, which pulled up to the bank to make a delivery.
Two men wearing balaclavas, one who is believed to have been armed with a handgun and a second man, armed with a shotgun, approached the security staff. After robbing the van, the two men made their escape with a large sum of money on a motorbike driven by a third man.
During the robbery one staff member of the security company received minor injuries to his hand.
A black Audi car, which is believed to have been involved in the robbery was removed from the scene around 12.00pm for analysis.
The raid took place in a busy area and early reports by witnesses suggest that shots were fired during the raid, however is yet to be confirmed.
Gardaí have appealed to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact Santry Garda Station.
(DW)
After early reports of the raid on Tuesday morning, Gardaí have revealed the raid took place at a branch of the Ulster Bank situated near the Coachman's Inn, a landmark pub a short distance from the airport, and the Fingal Golf Centre in Cloghran, Swords.
The incident is reported to have occurred around 10.00am involving a Group 4 Securicor van, which pulled up to the bank to make a delivery.
Two men wearing balaclavas, one who is believed to have been armed with a handgun and a second man, armed with a shotgun, approached the security staff. After robbing the van, the two men made their escape with a large sum of money on a motorbike driven by a third man.
During the robbery one staff member of the security company received minor injuries to his hand.
A black Audi car, which is believed to have been involved in the robbery was removed from the scene around 12.00pm for analysis.
The raid took place in a busy area and early reports by witnesses suggest that shots were fired during the raid, however is yet to be confirmed.
Gardaí have appealed to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact Santry Garda Station.
(DW)
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