In early August, as riots raged through north London, the Sony Enfield distribution center burned. Three million CDs and tens of thousand DVDs were lost in the fire. At the time, it was said looters made off with game consoles.
https://lastchance.cc/eyewitness-looters-are-stealing-sony-stuff-like-the-w-5828995%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
According to the Telegraph, evidence suggest that this wasnāt mere looting. This was a heist, carried out by pros.
Itās believed that a well organized gang used the riots as a distraction to raid the guarded Sony distribution center. Sources in the security industry said that specialized cutting equipment was used for up to two hours to take down a security fence before the break-in. A fleet of vans apparently drove in and were loaded up with gear.
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In early August, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe told Kotaku that it was believed SCEE was not affected by the looting.
Five males (ages ranging from 17 to 23) were arrested for the looting and arson. They are currently out on bail.
Neither Metropolitan Police nor Sony commented on these latest findings.
Riots: Sony warehouse raid ā was professional heistā [Telegraph]
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