In the center of Moscow, a shooting occurred near a bank branch. Criminals stole 300 million rubles from couriers

Several people opened fire near a bank in the center of Moscow and stole about 300 million rubles. this RIA Novosti reports with reference to a source in law enforcement agencies.

The Mash telegram channel writes that the attack took place near a bank on Presnensky Val. The attackers robbed two couriers, one of them was wounded.

According to the channel, the couriers walked past the Russian Financial Bank and carried a bag of money. At some point, a black Mercedes with three passengers stopped nearby and shot at the couriers with a traumatic pistol. After that, they took the money and disappeared.

Mash claims that the city has announced an "Interception" plan.

The press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that at around 19:30 on Presnensky Val Street, unknown persons threatened two men with a pistol and “shot several times in their direction.” They then “openly stole the bag” and fled in a Mercedes.