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Robbers nab 3,000 British passports from security van
Ever wanted to become a British citizen? This just might be your chance.
A team of hijackers raided a British security van Monday morning and stole 3,000 blank British passports, each with a black market value of about US$3,400.
The driver of the unarmored van had stopped to get a newspaper chocolate when one of the hijackers jumped in his vehicle and sped off after assaulting a second security guard in the passenger seat.
British security officials say that because the blank passports contain a high-tech micro-chip, they will be useless for crossing borders. But some argue that even though they can't be used to enter the UK, the fraudulent passports can be used abroad to open bank accounts, obtain employment, and enter foreign countries.
One government official assures the public that "there are steps being taken to stop the use of these particular passports," but it's difficult to imagine what those steps might include. Perhaps they can politely ask for them back?
More here.
UPDATE: Police have arrested a man in conjunction with the theft.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Jim Jul 30th 2008 11:18AM
Can sell them to the highest bidding terrorist. Scary thought
Victoria c Jul 31st 2008 7:52AM
And just why exactly did this guard need to stop and get a newspaper? And, why is it at that exact moment someone decided to rob the truck? Sounds like a setup. I'd investigate the guard who stopped the truck for possible involvement in the robbery. It's one of those things that makes you go hmmmmmmmm.
chasity324 Jul 31st 2008 10:08AM
yes this was deffinately a set-up by ou own gov. so they can put they new REAL-ID cards in affect as soon as possible for there master plan . lol
I think the gov. is going to stage another attack and got more lol hijackers to to take the blame once again nothing new. research ppl please.
chasity324 Jul 31st 2008 10:14AM
yes this was deffinately a set-up by ou own gov. so they can put they're new REAL-ID cards in affect as soon as possible for there master plan. lol
I think the gov. is going to stage another attack and got more lol, hijackers to to take the blame once again nothing new. research ppl please.
Magui Jul 31st 2008 10:56AM
Why are you sorprise if the jackaers can get the US pasports very easy. They only need to have monery and education to get a USA pasport. Most of thery have very higth education and they come here legaly the goverment knows.
daytona Jul 31st 2008 12:18PM
Definitely a set-up. I don't believe a word of it. the driver had instructions where to stop and the beating was planned as well to the other security offender. I am sure they both got paid very well.