TIER 2
TIER 2 · 2022 leak (warehouse interior)
Port Gellhorn Warehouse Heist
Industrial warehouse with forklift puzzle elements (leak). Crates contain weapons or contraband. Multiple exit routes via dockside.
The Job
Per the verified 2022 leak, Port Gellhorn reads as a mid-tier smuggling job built around a warehouse interior in the Port Gellhorn industrial zone. Leak footage shows forklift puzzle elements and crates holding either weapons or contraband, with multiple dockside exit routes. That layout points to two genuinely distinct runs: a stealth approach that leans on the tech role to clear the floor quietly and use the forklift to stage crates, versus a loud approach that turns the docks into a shooting gallery. The 3-4 star police response (leak-indicated) is the hinge — inference: loud almost certainly spikes you toward 4 stars fast, so the multiple dockside exits exist to give the driver real escape options rather than one chokepoint. Risk-wise this sits squarely medium: a 15-20 min job with a three-person crew, not a finale-grade marathon. The forklift mechanic is the wildcard — speculative whether it gates the loot or just slows extraction, but it likely rewards crews that pre-stage before going loud.
The GTA$80K-250K range (estimate) tracks a medium-size, 3-4 star smuggling job: the floor reflects a clean fast run, the ceiling a fully-cleared contraband haul. The wide spread likely reflects whether crates roll weapons or higher-value contraband.
- Location
- Port Gellhorn industrial
- Type
- smuggling
- Scale
- medium
- Duration
- 15-20 min
- Crew
- 3 roles
- Approaches
- 2
- Payout rate
- GTA$9,429/min
Estimated payout, against every other tracked heist
- Tier 1 - confirmed
- Tier 2 - verified leak
- Tier 3 - speculation
Vice City Casino Heist (Speculation)Vault Truck EscapeSinfrontera National Bank HeistVice City Art Gallery HeistVice City Jewel Store HeistArmored Truck Heist (Speculation)Armored Cash Truck (Brinks-Style)Yacht Heist (Leonida Keys)Cartel Drug Lab RaidPort Gellhorn Warehouse HeistLeonida Keys Drug TradeDiner Robbery — Hank's WafflesConvenience Store RobberyUncle Jack's Liquor RobberyGas Station Stick-up (Xero Gas)
| Item | Minimum | Maximum | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vice City Casino Heist (Speculation) | 2,000,000 | 4,500,000 | Tier 3 - speculation |
| Vault Truck Escape | 1,000,000 | 2,000,000 | Tier 1 - confirmed |
| Sinfrontera National Bank Heist | 800,000 | 1,500,000 | Tier 1 - confirmed |
| Vice City Art Gallery Heist | 600,000 | 1,500,000 | Tier 3 - speculation |
| Vice City Jewel Store Heist | 400,000 | 1,200,000 | Tier 3 - speculation |
| Armored Truck Heist (Speculation) | 100,000 | 500,000 | Tier 3 - speculation |
| Armored Cash Truck (Brinks-Style) | 100,000 | 500,000 | Tier 2 - verified leak |
| Yacht Heist (Leonida Keys) | 75,000 | 300,000 | Tier 2 - verified leak |
| Cartel Drug Lab Raid | 60,000 | 250,000 | Tier 2 - verified leak |
| Port Gellhorn Warehouse Heist | 80,000 | 250,000 | Tier 2 - verified leak |
| Leonida Keys Drug Trade | 50,000 | 200,000 | Tier 2 - verified leak |
| Diner Robbery — Hank's Waffles | 5,000 | 25,000 | Tier 2 - verified leak |
| Convenience Store Robbery | 2,000 | 15,000 | Tier 1 - confirmed |
| Uncle Jack's Liquor Robbery | 1,500 | 8,000 | Tier 1 - confirmed |
| Gas Station Stick-up (Xero Gas) | 1,000 | 6,000 | Tier 1 - confirmed |
Getting out
3-4 stars
How the response escalates
- Step 1AlarmJob goes loud or the alarm trips
- Step 22★First units dispatched
- Step 33★Perimeter and pursuit
- Step 44★3-4 stars
| Step | Stage | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alarm | Job goes loud or the alarm trips |
| 2 | 2★ | First units dispatched |
| 3 | 3★ | Perimeter and pursuit |
| 4 | 4★ | 3-4 stars |
- Police response
- 3-4 stars
- Approaches
- stealth, loud
- Crew roles
- driver, gunner, tech
- Confidence
- TIER 2 — Verified 2022 leak
- Source
- 2022 leak (warehouse interior)
Operator Tips
- Bring the tech for stealth — the leak's forklift puzzle and crate-clearing point to a setup the tech role unlocks before guns come out.
- Stage crates with the forklift before triggering loud; the 3-4 star response means you do not want to be solving a puzzle while cops stack the docks.
- Map your dockside exit before the alarm — the leak shows multiple routes, so assign the driver one primary and one fallback.
- Run the full driver/gunner/tech trio; at 3-4 stars and 15-20 min, a missing gunner on the loud path leaves the docks uncovered.
- Treat 80K as the floor, not the target — pushing toward the 250K ceiling (estimate) likely means fully clearing contraband crates, not a smash-and-grab.
FAQ
How much does the Port Gellhorn Warehouse Heist pay?
Estimated GTA$80,000-250,000. That is a pre-release estimate, not a confirmed figure — the spread likely depends on whether crates hold weapons or higher-value contraband and how cleanly you clear them.
Can I do Port Gellhorn solo or stealth?
The leak confirms a stealth approach is supported alongside loud, but the record lists a three-role crew (driver, gunner, tech). A true solo run is speculative — the forklift puzzle and 3-4 star response suggest it is built for a small crew, not one player.
What crew do I need for Port Gellhorn?
Three roles per the record: driver, gunner, and tech. The tech matters most on the stealth path and the forklift elements; the gunner covers the docks if you go loud at 3-4 stars.
Calculate your take
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Heist data sourced from Trailer 1, Trailer 2, and verified 2022 Teapotuberhacker leak. Payouts re-verified after 19 November 2026 release. Independent fan content. Not affiliated with Rockstar Games or Take-Two Interactive. Grand Theft Auto, GTA, and related logos are trademarks of Take-Two Interactive Software.