FT: "Europe hit by rise in brutal bank robberies"

Banks in the European Union are robbed at a rate of one every 90 minutes, according to a new report that also highlights the increasing brutality of raids. . . .

Another cause for concern is the “increase and intensity of violence in the attacks against security transports: organised gangs operating across borders use any means available to them, including heavy weapons and explosives,” the report states.

The survey adds that the rise in violence is likely to continue: “It is to be feared that criminals will resort to higher levels of violence to arrive at their aims. Indeed, the increasingly higher investment by banks as regards branch security forces criminals to find other means to get at the money.” . . .

Thanks to John WIlliamson for sending this to me.