Cash-in-transit driver collapsed on roadside after hearing armed gang had released wife and sons

They were aware of his daily routine and told him “we're watching you all the time”, the court heard.

Cash-in-transit driver collapsed on roadside after hearing armed gang had released wife and sons
Wed, 31 Jan, 2018 - 17:06

By Declan Brennan

A cash-in-transit van driver has told a tiger kidnapping trial that he collapsed on the side of the road after hearing that an armed gang had released his wife and young sons.

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