Burglars beware. There is a house not far from London that's waiting for burglars.
Force entry through one of the bulletproof doors or windows, and the client will trigger hidden shotguns loaded with non-lethal ammo. If somehow customers are still standing, the owner can retreat to a hidden, fortified room where he can flood the rest of the house with tear gas.
Other security features include biometric scanners and trap doors. The fortress cost its owner (a prosperous hedge fund manager whom we have agreed not to name) $10 million to build. Nevertheless, it highlights how concerned the ultra-wealthy are about their safety and how much they are willing to pay to protect themselves.
Burglars beware. There is a house not far from London that's waiting for burglars.
Force entry through one of the bulletproof doors or windows, and the client will trigger hidden shotguns loaded with non-lethal ammo. If somehow customers are still standing, the owner can retreat to a hidden, fortified room where he can flood the rest of the house with tear gas.
Other security features include biometric scanners and trap doors. The fortress cost its owner (a prosperous hedge fund manager whom we have agreed not to name) $10 million to build. Nevertheless, it highlights how concerned the ultra-wealthy are about their safety and how much they are willing to pay to protect themselves.
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