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Like 20 years ago today, the largest robbery ever recorded in Great Britain was recorded, where two Albanian citizens were among those involved.
The event shocked the country in 2006, when 53 million pounds were stolen from a cash vault in Kent, southern England, of which about 32 million were never recovered.
The robbers hit the warehouse of the company “Securitas”, which managed money on behalf of the Bank of England. According to the investigation and the subsequent court process, an important role in organizing the robbery was played by two young men from Tropoja, Jetmir Bucpapa and Ermir Hysenaj, both immigrants to the United Kingdom.
The British prosecution stated during the trial at the Old Bailey High Court that Ermir Hysenaj had worked in the cash vault and was considered an “inside man” who helped the group. He had filmed the entrances and exits and alarm systems with hidden cameras, and had drawn up a detailed plan of the facility. According to the indictment, this data was passed on to his associates, including Jetmir Bucpapa.
The latter worked as a security guard in nightclubs in the Kent area and, according to investigations, had connections to people involved in organised crime. During the trial, the robbery was described by the court as carried out with “military discipline”.
On the night of the robbery, the gang kidnapped warehouse manager Colin Dixon as he was on his way to work, while his wife and son were taken hostage in their home. Armed and masked, the robbers tied up the terrified warehouse employees before locking them in the cages where the cash was kept.
After a trial lasting several months in 2007, Jetmir Bucpapa, along with Stuart Royle, Roger Coutts and Lea Rusha, were sentenced to life imprisonment for their role in the robbery. Ermir Hysenaj was sentenced to 20 years in prison. After serving their sentences, the two Albanians were deported to Albania.
Meanwhile, other figures involved in the robbery, such as Lee "Lightning" Murray and Paul Allen, attempted to flee to Morocco.
Although the case is no longer an active investigation, Kent Police said the case remains under constant review. Detective Superintendent Gavin Moss said authorities were conducting worldwide inquiries to identify those responsible and recover the remaining amount of money, stressing that any new evidence that may come to light would be acted upon.
According to British authorities, a significant portion of the stolen money is now considered untraceable, however legal options are being considered to seize the assets of the individuals involved, based on legislation on the proceeds of crime.
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