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The Brink’s-Mat Robbery

Short History Of... by Noiser

Jul 5, 202650:18Society & Culture

The Brink’s-Mat robbery was one of the largest thefts in British history. The discovery of the record-breaking haul in a west London warehouse in 1983 set off a chain of events that would echo through Britain’s criminal...

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The Brink’s-Mat Robbery is an episode from Short History Of... by Noiser. The Brink’s-Mat robbery was one of the largest thefts in British history. The discovery of the record-breaking haul in a west London warehouse in 1983 set off a chain...

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Published Jul 5, 2026, 50:18 long, audio available.

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