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
Winnie Brinks defeating Republican challenger Donijo DeJonge and in 2016 defeated Republican challenger Casey J. O'Neill. Winnie Brinks Winnie Brinks (born February 17, 1968 in Mount Vernon, Washington) is a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives, serving since 2013. Before serving in elected office, Brinks worked as an executive at a non-profit. She serves as the Michigan Democratic Caucus Policy Chair. In the Legislature she serves on the Workforce and Talent Development, Education, Health Policy, and Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committees. She also serves as chair of the Progressive Women's Caucus, a non-profit organization that addresses concerns about women's health,