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How Safecracking Works

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The Art and Science of Safecracking

This chapter explores the complex techniques of safecracking, focusing on methods like drilling and the tools used, including diamond drill bits and plasma cutters. It highlights both historical and modern approaches to bypassing security measures, while humorously contrasting expectations of valuable loot with the reality often found inside safes. The discussion emphasizes the importance of skillful planning, legality, and the inventive, yet risky, methods employed by safecrackers.

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