The Merryweather Heist in Grand Theft Auto V is a pivotal point in the story, but how did Lester Crest, the mastermind behind many of the game's schemes, get wind of it in the first place? The game doesn't explicitly spell it out, relying on inferences and Lester's established network.
Several factors likely contributed. First, Lester's extensive intelligence network, built over years of criminal activity, is constantly monitoring potential opportunities. Merryweather Security Consulting, a private military contractor, is a significant player in Los Santos, making them a prime target for Lester's surveillance. Secondly, the potential profit from stealing the experimental device on the freighter would have been too lucrative for Lester to ignore. He's always on the lookout for high-stakes heists.
While the exact moment of discovery remains ambiguous, it's plausible that Lester's informants within the shipping industry or even within Merryweather itself provided the initial tip-off. His strategic mind then connected the dots, leading him to propose the ambitious, and ultimately rewarding, Merryweather Heist.
