Thieves disguised as gas station workers opened fire during an attempted robbery of a security truck in Soacha, Cundinamarca, Colombia [1].
The incident highlights the risks associated with high-value cash transfers in public spaces and the evolving tactics used by criminal groups to deceive security personnel.
The shooting occurred on the morning of May 12, 2024 [1]. A group of thieves dressed as employees of the gasoline station targeted a security truck that was transferring millions of Colombian pesos [2]. The exact amount of money targeted was not specified [2].
During the confrontation, a shooting broke out between the assailants and the security team. The group of attackers encountered two security guards and a security-truck driver [1].
Reports indicate that two security guards were injured during the exchange of gunfire [2]. One of the assailants died during the incident [1].
Local authorities responded to the scene in Soacha to secure the area and investigate the coordinated nature of the attack. The use of disguises allowed the thieves to approach the security vehicle without immediately triggering alarms, a tactic that increased the volatility of the encounter.
“Thieves disguised as gas station workers opened fire during an attempted robbery.”
This event underscores a tactical shift in urban robberies, where criminals use social engineering and disguises to bypass standard security protocols. The violent outcome in Soacha reflects the high-risk nature of cash-in-transit operations in regions where armed confrontations are a recurring threat to public safety.
