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The Helicopter Robbery

Stockholm's High-Flying Heist (2009) (Masterminds and Misdeeds: True Tales of Infamous Heists, Book 12)

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The Helicopter Robbery

By: David G. Stone
Narrated by: Kathleen Godwin
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About this listen

When criminals take to the skies, even the most secure fortress becomes vulnerable.
At 5:19 AM on September 23, 2009, the impossible happened. A Bell 206 helicopter appeared over Stockholm's Västberga district, descended onto the roof of Sweden's most secure cash depot, and in twenty minutes, changed the face of international security forever.
The Helicopter Robbery: Stockholm's High-Flying Heist reveals the incredible true story of how a crew of criminal masterminds executed what experts called "the perfect crime"—using the one avenue no security planner had considered: the sky.
This meticulously researched account takes you inside:

  • The Planning: Months of surveillance, inside information, and precise coordination
  • The Heist: A minute-by-minute breakdown of the most audacious robbery in Scandinavian history
  • The Escape: How bomb threats grounded police helicopters and left authorities helpless
  • The Investigation: Sweden's largest manhunt and the international effort to bring the sky bandits to justice

Author David G. Stone combines exclusive interviews, court documents, and police records to reconstruct every detail of this extraordinary crime. From the corruption within G4S security to the pilot's terrifying coercion, from the precision of the aerial assault to the dramatic courtroom revelations, this is the complete story of the heist that shocked the world.
More than just a crime story, this is a fascinating exploration of criminal innovation, security vulnerabilities, and the thin line between genius and catastrophe. The helicopter robbery didn't just steal millions—it stole our assumptions about what was possible.
Perfect for listeners of true crime, heist stories, and anyone fascinated by criminal masterminds who dared to reach for the impossible.
Some crimes are so audacious they become legend. This is one of them.

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