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Biggest Robberies of All Time: The Hatton Garden Heist
“Mr Ginger, Mr Strong, Mr Montana, The Gent, The Tall Man and The Old Man.” No, not the cast of a cheap Reservoir Dogs rip-off, but the names with which the press have christened a team of thieves behind … Continue reading
You Couldn’t If You Tried: The World’s Most Secure Places (Part One)
Did you know that there are some places in the world that are considered as being virtually impossible to break into? Whether they are guarding money, weapons, or secrets – these places are more secure than your average prison. Here … Continue reading
Biggest Robberies of All Time – The Millennium Dome Raid
At AFS Security Systems, we specialise in keeping you and your property safe and secure. It is for this reason that we’re so fascinated by the biggest robberies of all time, and of course, how they were foiled. For the … Continue reading
Mark of Mastery – Famous Locksmiths (Part 3)
In previous instalments of this series, we looked at Linus Yale Jr and Joseph Bramah; now we turn our attention to a third famous locksmith; Jeremiah Chubb. Like Linus Yale Jr, he gave his name to a type of lock … Continue reading
A Brief History of the Alarm System
If we look back in history, before the invention of even the earliest alarm system, we can see the way in which people attempted to protect themselves and their possessions. For example, the Romans relied heavily on their livestock. They … Continue reading
Biggest Robberies of All time – Securitas Depot Robbery
As a company that specialises in keeping you and your property safe, we can’t help but find ourselves fascinated by some of the biggest breaches of security in history. Last month, we announced that we would be running a series … Continue reading
Your Home Security Holiday Checklist
Easter is fast approaching, and for many families up and down the country, that means it’s time to take a family holiday to enjoy the half term break. This also means that mums and dads all over the UK will … Continue reading
Biggest Robberies of All Time: The Great Train Robbery
Robberies, burglaries and heists are frequent throughout history, and perhaps one of the most famous robberies in history was the Great Train Robbery which took place in Buckinghamshire, England on 8th August 1963. The Plan It was a 15-strong gang … Continue reading
Biggest Robberies of All Time – Knightsbridge Security Deposit Robbery
Throughout history, people have been stealing from one another in varying degrees of severity, from having your lunch money stolen in the playground to the mastermind bank heists that shock the world. While our aim is to prevent you from … Continue reading
Home Security Top Tips
Your home is sacred to you, and the security of it is paramount. In December 2014, there were 36,000 burglaries in the UK, so it is important to make sure that your house is not an easy target for opportunists. … Continue reading