The security industry and police are redoubling efforts to clampdown on cash-in-transit crime in the wake of a 24pc increase in attacks against cash-in-transit couriers, says the British Security Industry Association.
David Dickinson, BSIA Chief Executive, says: "Since July we have seen a 24pc increase in cash-in-transit attacks which are often extremely violent and can have a devastating effect on the victim and their family. This is a worrying trend as both cash-in-transit couriers and members of the public are being put at risk. We are determined to do everything we can to reduce the instance of these attacks."
"Cash-in-transit attacks do tend to increase in the run-up to the Christmas period. This year over 40 police forces right across the country are undertaking special operations to tackle the crime. Such operations include both covert and overt police activity, ensuring that on many occasions cash-in-transit deliveries are protected by a police presence. Many of these operations have already begun and will continue into the New Year. The security industry will be working closely with the Police throughout this period and is grateful for their continued support.
"The police crackdown on the crime this Christmas sends a clear message to the criminal that an attack on a cash-in-transit courier is not worth the risk of getting caught. The exemplary sentences that convicted cash-in-transit attackers have received recently reinforce this message."
