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# KIDNAPPINGS

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**Kidnappings**

⚠️ Only allowed to kidnap during **robbery hours**!

* **Criminals:** Minimum 5 / No limit.
* **Police:** A maximum of 4 more officers than the number of criminals.
* It's forbidden to initiate a kidnapping with fewer than **5 members** in the convoy.
* The criminals are required to inform the police of their number and the negotiation location via a call. Alternatively, in a faction fight, the **hostage** can pass the kidnapper's information over the **RADIO**.
* There are **no restrictions** on weaponry.
* The **hostage's integrity** must always be preserved.
* **Public servants** can only be kidnapped when they are **off-duty** or, if they're in uniform, only while on foot and not engaged in an active action or encounter.
* The maximum ransom that can be requested in a kidnapping is **$600,000**, regardless of how many people are kidnapped!
* If either the criminals or police fire shots during negotiations or engage in any form of **meta-gaming**, the Staff may intervene!
* It is forbidden to start a kidnapping in a location where an action is already taking place (e.g., Factions, Central Bank, Niobium, etc.). To start a kidnapping, it must be in a location where there is **no ongoing action**. (**Use your creativity to perform the kidnapping**).
  * **Example:** Use someone as bait to lead them to a location where other members are waiting and then initiate the kidnapping.
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During a chase, it is forbidden to flee to **safe zones** or to your faction's territory to prevent the action from continuing.
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Criminals can request help from other members of their organization and can lead the chase to a strategic location where a **gunfight** will take place.
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The life of each **hostage** can be negotiated for **$250,000** each.
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The police are not obligated to accept absurd proposals. Negotiations must be flexible for both sides.
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The entire negotiation area becomes a **safe zone ONLY** during the negotiation
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