Glasgow Crime Stories: The day a security guard's family was taken hostage in Ibrox
John drove the van with DCI Burke in the passenger seat. Meanwhile, DS Boyd sat in the back with two armed officers and a police radio to stay in contact with Mr Jackson. Several armed police surveillance units followed the van and each firm on the route were told not to hand over the cash. They were given a cover story that it was a test exercise and the money would be collected later that day. Mr Jackson added: “I had no intention of giving the gang any money.” As the noon deadline approached, an armed surveillance team at the cemetery told Jackson they had spotted Raymond G...
Source: glasgowtimes.co.uk