Topic: Heist

A spectacular heist in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, involved thieves drilling through a two-foot thick basement wall from a nearby parking garage to access a bank vault. Valuables worth tens of millions of euros, including gold, jewelry, and cash, were stolen from hundreds of safety deposit boxes. The operation is described as highly organized and reminiscent of the film "Ocean's 11."

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addresses questions regarding military conflict and trade deals with China, specifically focusing on stopping fentanyl precursor chemicals. A separate news item details a $100 million jewelry robbery at the Louvre in Paris, where thieves executed a daytime heist in under eight minutes. One suspect was reportedly detained at Charles de Gaulle airport while attempting to flee.

Thieves stole $30 million from a Garda World money storage facility in Sylmar, California, on Easter Sunday. The burglars reportedly entered through the roof and breached the safe without triggering alarms, leading investigators to suspect an "inside job." The hosts contrast the media's fascination with this $30 million theft with the government's recent "theft" of nearly $1 trillion through the foreign aid package.

Thieves in London executed a massive heist at the Hatton Garden safe deposit vault over the Easter weekend, stealing up to $300 million in gems and cash. The robbers reportedly abseiled down a lift shaft and used heavy cutting equipment, with the crime going undiscovered until the following Tuesday.

A report from Kaspersky Labs reveals a massive, sophisticated malware hack that has targeted banks in Russia, Japan, the U.S., and Europe since 2013. The discussion also touches on the Anthem hack and the prevalence of antiquated software in major corporate security systems.

The hosts discuss a collectible poster from "Drone Night" and share a story about a producer who claims to have located stolen art from a major heist eight years ago. The producer expects a multi-million dollar reward from the government and plans to share a portion with the show upon recovery.

Ben Stiller appeared on Piers Morgan to promote his film "Tower Heist," which features a plot about a Wall Street criminal played by Alan Alda. Stiller denied that the movie's release was intentionally timed to coincide with the Occupy Wall Street movement. The hosts express disbelief at Stiller's claim, suggesting the timing was a calculated promotional move.