The Brink’s-Mat Robbery
Summary
This episode details the 1983 Brinks-Mat robbery, where thieves stole £26 million in gold from a Heathrow warehouse. Host John Hopkins explores the heist’s aftermath, including the violent "curse" that claimed dozens of lives and fueled the UK’s ecstasy trade. The story follows key figures like Mickey McEvoy and Kenneth Noy through decades of crime, betrayal, and eventual justice.
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