Real Life Diamond Heist

Antwerp diamond heist this 2003 robbery was dubbed the heist of the century with large quantities of gold diamonds and jewelry getting lifted from the antwerp diamond center.
Real life diamond heist. What we know about the stolen jewels. A heist is no mere robbery. Thieves stole loose diamonds gold silver and other types of jewelry valued at more than 100 million. The untold story of the world s biggest diamond heist nick waplington leonardo notarbartolo strolls into the prison visiting room trailing a guard as if the guy were his personal assistant.
But this week a raid on a castle vault in germany has reminded us that real life jewelry heists are an unfortunate reality. It took place in antwerp belgium during the weekend of 15 16 february 2003 though arrests were made and time was served most of the diamonds. In the real world of course slipping out with the gems takes more than two hours of careful consideration.