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Merseyside Police to escort cash vans by air | Merseyside Police to escort cash vans by air |
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Merseyside Police have said they will escort "cash in transit" vans by air throughout December as part of a campaign to deter armed robbers. | Merseyside Police have said they will escort "cash in transit" vans by air throughout December as part of a campaign to deter armed robbers. |
Attacks on secure vans and delivery staff have resulted in 27 arrests in Merseyside over the past year. | Attacks on secure vans and delivery staff have resulted in 27 arrests in Merseyside over the past year. |
Police intend to use helicopters and ground vehicles to shadow cash deliveries in the run-up to Christmas. | Police intend to use helicopters and ground vehicles to shadow cash deliveries in the run-up to Christmas. |
A police spokesperson said the robberies had "terrible psychological effects" on security guards. | A police spokesperson said the robberies had "terrible psychological effects" on security guards. |
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