Threat to revoke security licenses

JUSTICE Minister Michael McDowell last night warned he would revoke the licenses of security companies unless proper procedures were implemented immediately.

Speaking in the wake of yesterday's €2.5 million cash transit van robbery, Mr McDowell said he would use an emergency meeting with security industry chiefs to convey the Government's determination to improve procedures so that such robberies can not happen.

Mr McDowell said he believed the driver of the Brinks Allied vehicle had gone into the Maxol station at Artane Roundabout when an armed raider overpowered his passenger and the cash was later transferred to a van and jeep at a nearby sports centre.