This is organized crime at its top level. This was planned and executed with military precision.

I remain pleased with the progress of this case.

The investigation is very active. We are taking all opportunities and gathering forensic evidence where we can, gathering witness evidence where we can.

The net is closing. Leaving firearms, clothing and cash in the van suggests to me that there are people in the gang who are now making mistakes.

They are under pressure and we want to keep the pressure on. I am very encouraged at this stage by the progress we are making. The net is closing in.

During the last 24 hours we executed a number of search warrants. I can't tell you at this stage the result of those searches.

During the last 24 hours we have executed a number of search warrants. A number of those search warrants because of the risk posed have involved pre-planned firearms operations.

We have got a fairly wide inquiry basis at the moment that looks at a range of people in a range of areas - a lot of them in this country, but not all of them.

Most important for us, we believe those cages were dumped from the back of a white box-van. It may be the same lorry that came from the cash depot, but we can't confirm that.

We are gathering important evidence and following a number of significant lines of inquiry. I am pleased with progress and remain confident that we will catch those responsible.