while doing some work on the motherwell report today www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za (the municipality motherwell is a part of) has this to tell me on security. doesn't it kind of sound like directions to criminals, maybe beginners who want advice? ha! the methods are interesting. i like how they tell you the "best part" at the end, too.

“Recent criminal methods of operation.

Palisade fencing: A normal car jack is used to open and thus separate the vertical bars on palisade fencing, thus allowing criminals to walk through fencing and remove objects or prepare cars for hijacking.

Electric fencing: It’s simple. Take a length of wood with two nails attached, push it through two wires, and voila, the current is re-directed, causing no harm to the criminal, but damages and disables your electric fence, which will inevitably cost you in repairs. Another method of deactivation is by jumper cables. Simply redirect current and the result is - No alarm.

To disable a motorised gate: Simply pour petrol over it and set alight. This allows for the gate to be moved open without too much difficulty. Don’t be surprised at how easily your car was removed.

The best part is this: The very latest trend is to place a burning CD in an open window of a home. The toxic fumes serve to drug the inhabitants. The effect is a very deep sleep to awaken a few hours later, feeling very drowsy. Whilst asleep, the criminals have free access and reign to everything in your home. The terrifying part is that you cannot even protect yourself - you simply go to sleep.”