Masked gang use ‘jaws of life’ to break into armoured van

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This is the moment four masked men use firefighter’s kit to ransack an armoured G4S security van.

In the audacious raid, they can be seen using the hydraulic cutting tool, normally used to cut crash victims out of cars, to get into the van’s safe.

They then hurl packages from the van’s side door, loading them into a waiting blue Audi.

Alarm mechanisms seem to have been activated in the van with smoke pouring out through its doors and windows, one of which has been smashed.

Once they’ve filled their boot and a duffel bag with their bounty, they speed off in the car.

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The incident happened at 3.30pm on June 2 at the Reevesland Industrial Estate in Newport, South Wales.

A source familiar with the gang’s methods told MailOnline the robbers likely used stolen fire service tools to breach the van’s safe.

He said: ‘It’s called a hydraulic power pack. Some of the lads have been stealing from the fire service. They are perfect for prizing open a safe in a security van.

‘They are known as the ”jaws of life” and they generate huge power. Perfect for opening a safe or bank strong door.’

Grabs for Cash van raid — The robbers could be seen breaking into the security van

Masked robbers go in car. — The robbers then sped off in the Audi car

Three men have been arrested in relation to the incident but have since been bailed.

A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: ‘Two men, aged 34 and 38, from Bristol were arrested on suspicion of robbery and have been released on police bail.

‘A third man – a 33-year-old from Bristol – was also later arrested on suspicion of robbery and assault by beating of an emergency worker and released on police bail.

G4S declined to comment on an active police investigation.

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