Heists S01E02 - Britain's Biggest Armed Robbery
Heists (2015)
S01E02 Britain's Biggest Armed Robbery
Episode Overview
On a chilly November morning in 1983, a group of armed robbers struck the Brinks Mat security depot located at Heathrow International Trading Estate. The gang executed a violent, military-style operation, escaping with more than £26 million worth of gold. This heist became one of the most infamous and largest in the UK, causing gold prices to spike and creating shockwaves throughout the criminal underworld. The program features insights from law enforcement officials who navigated the increasingly intricate investigation, unraveling the lasting impact of the robbery.