A GANG who dubbed themselves The Moneymakers have been sentenced to a total of 18 years in jail for an 18-month-long series of robberies.
The 13-strong gang stole thousands of pounds worth of DVD software and cash, in raids across Sydenham, Catford and Penge between December 2000 and April 2002.
The gang, who used several getaway cars, went into stores as a group and intimidated staff.
They concealed their faces to avoid CCTV detection, and left no clues for forensic identification.
Detective Constable Daniel Williams, of Brixton CID, said: "This was a well-organised gang who thought they were beyond the law."
January 28, 2003 10:30
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