Publisher's Synopsis
In November 1983, a daring heist at Heathrow Airport would shake the foundations of British criminal history. The Brinks-Mat robbery, initially planned to steal cash, ended in one of the most audacious gold thefts in modern times - £26 million in gold bullion, diamonds, and cash. But what followed the robbery would be even more explosive.
This gripping true-crime account takes you deep into the heart of the Brinks-Mat heist, unveiling the lives of the criminals behind it, the betrayal that followed, and the violent consequences that unfolded. From Brian Robinson and Mickey McAvoy, the masterminds of the robbery, to Kenneth Noye, a notorious gangster who laundered the stolen gold, this book uncovers the web of deceit, murder, and corruption that ensnared all involved.
With unparalleled detail, The Brinks-Mat Robbery explores:
The inside job that led to the heist and the discovery of the gold.
The dangerous journey of laundering millions through Swiss banks and offshore accounts.
Murders, betrayals, and brutal criminal rivalries followed the robbery.
The legacy of the stolen gold, which funded future generations of British organized crime.
This book paints a vivid portrait of one of Britain's most infamous crimes and the criminals who thought they could escape its consequences.
If you love gripping tales of crime, greed, and the price of ambition, The Brinks-Mat Robbery is a must-read. The gold may have disappeared, but the legend of the heist lives on - and the real story is even darker than you imagined.
