Brink's-Mat robbery gaps in its records. The fraud squad was called in to investigate the bank and certain customers. The so-called "Curse of Brink's-Mat" or "Curse of the Brink's-Mat millions" refers to the early deaths of many of those allegedly involved. Brink's-Mat robbery The Brink's-Mat robbery occurred at the Heathrow International Trading Estate on 26 November 1983, with a record £26 million (today approximately £ million) worth of gold bullion, diamonds, and cash stolen from a warehouse. The bullion was the property of Johnson Matthey Bankers Ltd, which collapsed the following year after making large loans to frauds and insolvent firms. Two
Gold Trails and Ghost Towns 11 Granite City - This area was rich in gold and platinum, but at 25 cents a pound, some miners buried their platinum until it was worth more. Some of these caches are being discovered today! 12 Camp McKinney - Two large gold bars were stolen during a hold up near Camp McKinney, and although the robber was found, the gold remains hidden. 13 Gold Panning Trip - Mike and Bill venture out to a creek in the Okanagan to try their luck at panning for gold...with some success! Season 2 14 Greenwood - The smallest incorporated city in Canada,