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In 1982, a Melbourne bookie heist led by Ray 'Chuck' Bennett stole over A$3 million, resulting in multiple deaths and becoming a symbol of organized crime’s deadly complexity.
The Great Bookie Robbery, a 1982 heist in Melbourne, saw armed men steal over A$3 million from a bookmaking operation using insider knowledge and precise planning.
Orchestrated by Ray 'Chuck' Bennett, the robbery was hailed as Australia’s most sophisticated crime at the time.
However, internal conflicts and violence soon followed, resulting in multiple deaths, including Bennett’s.
The heist’s legacy endures as a symbol of organized crime’s complexity and deadly consequences.
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En 1982, un robo de apuestas en Melbourne liderado por Ray 'Chuck' Bennett robó más de 3 millones de dólares australianos, resultando en múltiples muertes y convirtiéndose en un símbolo de la mortal complejidad del crimen organizado.