In examining one of the biggest known diamond heists in history, today on Found Objects, we will ponder the question: how far are you willing to go for money? Leonardo Notarbartolo was practically a thief straight out of the womb, but in his later years he would go on to become a criminal mastermind as the ringleader of 'The Antwerp Diamond Heist'. In 2003, Leonardo and his team stole loose diamonds, gold, silver and other types of jewelry valued at more than $100 million. How did he pull it off? And, where are the gems now?

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$100 Million Diamond Heist | History’s Greatest Heists with Pierce Brosnan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDIhoG4-P6E

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