Netflix promotes The Diamond Heist with London diamond challenge

Netflix's new three-part documentary, The Diamond Heist, co-produced by Guy Ritchie, revisits the infamous 2000 Millennium Dome Raid in London, where a gang attempted to steal the £350 million Millennium Star diamond and other rare gems from a De Beers exhibition. Despite months of elaborate planning and a dramatic scheme involving a JCB digger and plans for a speedboat getaway, the robbers were foiled by an extensive Metropolitan Police sting operation, which included swapped fake diamonds and 300 officers lying in wait. The series features first-hand accounts from both the criminals, including Lee Wenham, and members of the police task force. The heist's failure led to lengthy prison sentences for the gang, with some members facing additional legal troubles or tragic fates afterward. The documentary highlights both the meticulous criminal plot and the law enforcement operation that brought it down, blending true crime intrigue with the cinematic style associated with Ritchie. The story continues to fascinate audiences and is now brought to life with new interviews and dramatic storytelling.