Ex-Police Smuggles £20m Worth Of Gold | Undercover Customs | S2 E5 | True Lives

A high-street jeweller, a former police officer, and his daughter—a probationary constable—became central figures in one of Britain's most daring gold smuggling operations. Over 18 months, they illegally imported over three tonnes of gold, evading millions in VAT. This video delves into the intricate details of the operation, the roles each played, and how the authorities eventually uncovered the scheme. . Subscribe to True Lives: https://bit.ly/3dBMxvl [Insert Video Description/Synopsis Here] This film was first broadcast: 07 May 1998 Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OurStoriesChannel Watch More Documentaries True Lives - https://bit.ly/3A8xRMJ Up Close - youtube.com/@UpCloseITVS Our History - https://bit.ly/3rUpdhL Our World - https://bit.ly/3ftuckM Our Stories - https://bit.ly/3ynfFyk Taste - https://bit.ly/3OZoDcV Blueprint - https://bit.ly/3ZK5UdD True Lives brings you fascinating stories of social interest from around the world. You can discover award winning documentaries, films and groundbreaking reports that capture the complexities of our daily life, with stories that will entertain, inspire and inform. Content distributed by ITV Studios. #crimefamily #police #mafia #crime #realstory #truelives