The Northern Bank Robbery in Belfast has made big headlines, not least because the official accusation that the IRA carried out the crime has had political ramifications.
Not hitting the headlines on the mainland are the robberies of cash in transit vehicles – which are far from confined to Northern Ireland – and continued paramilitary shootings (as suspected punishments), which are.
As for the ongoing investigation into the bank robbery, SIO Detective Supt Andie Sproule said: "This is a massive police investigation, it has generated over 600 actions already, numerous searches have been conducted, 560 exhibits have been collected, over 100 full interviews have been conducted. Co-ordinating such a large amount of witnesses, searches, and CCTV material is a massive logistical task in itself. This is a very large enquiry covering four crime scenes and it will continue to grow as we get closer to establishing all of the facts and bringing those responsible to justice."
