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Brazil gang in huge tablet robbery at Sao Paulo airport | Brazil gang in huge tablet robbery at Sao Paulo airport |
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An armed gang in Brazil has stolen tablets and notebook computers worth an estimated $800,000 (£500,000) from the cargo terminal at Sao Paulo airport. | An armed gang in Brazil has stolen tablets and notebook computers worth an estimated $800,000 (£500,000) from the cargo terminal at Sao Paulo airport. |
Police say the robbery was carried out by a group of 10 men, who stormed the building after overpowering security guards and taking two of them hostage. | Police say the robbery was carried out by a group of 10 men, who stormed the building after overpowering security guards and taking two of them hostage. |
The whole operation took just over half an hour. No arrests have been made. | The whole operation took just over half an hour. No arrests have been made. |
Security is a major concern for next year's World Cup. The opening match will be played in Sao Paulo. | Security is a major concern for next year's World Cup. The opening match will be played in Sao Paulo. |
Brazilian police said the gang arrived at Sao Paulo's Guarulhos airport on Sunday night in a lorry. Some of the gunmen had fake security guards uniform. | Brazilian police said the gang arrived at Sao Paulo's Guarulhos airport on Sunday night in a lorry. Some of the gunmen had fake security guards uniform. |
Two of the guards were kept hostage in a security booth while the other six were made to load the cargo onto the truck. | Two of the guards were kept hostage in a security booth while the other six were made to load the cargo onto the truck. |
A preliminary assessment has found out that 59 boxes with imported items - most of them loaded with tablets - have been taken by the gang. | A preliminary assessment has found out that 59 boxes with imported items - most of them loaded with tablets - have been taken by the gang. |
A number of computer notebooks and electronic cameras were also stolen. | |
The cargo belonged to various individuals and companies, who were waiting for clearance from the authorities to have the goods imported. | The cargo belonged to various individuals and companies, who were waiting for clearance from the authorities to have the goods imported. |
The airport, on the outskirts of Sao Paulo, is the busiest in Brazil. It is currently undergoing major renovation work ahead of next year's World Cup. | The airport, on the outskirts of Sao Paulo, is the busiest in Brazil. It is currently undergoing major renovation work ahead of next year's World Cup. |
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