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Real-Life Crimes UK #35 1995 Brinks Mat Gold Bullion Robbery True Crime Magazine. Cover Feature: The Brink's-Mat Bullion Robbery. Real-Life Crimes and How They Were Solved — Issue #35, 1995 UK's premier weekly true crime magazine series Cover Feature: The Brink's-Mat Bullion Robbery Inside this issue: The Brink's-Mat Robbery — the audacious 1983 Heathrow airport gold bullion heist in which a gang stole £26 million worth of gold, diamonds, and cash in what became one of the most consequential crimes in British history, with proceeds said to have bankrolled a generation of organised crime Mind Detectives — criminal psychology and the forensic profiling techniques used to identify and catch killers The Handsome Sadist — a chilling profile of a charming but deeply dangerous criminal Plus: crime case files, investigative techniques, and forensic science features throughout A landmark British crime issue — the Brink's-Mat robbery is one of those cases that genuinely changed the landscape of British organised crime. The stolen gold was melted down and laundered through property and business investments, with ripple effects felt across the UK criminal underworld for decades. The case has been revisited repeatedly in documentaries and most recently in a major 2023 TV drama series, ensuring continued strong public interest. Essential for British crime history collectors. Condition: Very Good. No rips, folds, or tears. Well preserved for a 30-year-old magazine. Shipped carefully in a rigid mailer. Free shipping via USPS Media Mail.