Show Notes
When a sharp dressed man passed a note to a flight attendant, she thought he was flirting with her! It wasn't until he told her to read it that she knew how dangerous the situation was. A few hours later, once the plane had landed and taken off again - that man jumped out of the back with two parachutes, and over $200,000 in cash. Or did he? Original Heists is presented by Shipbob. Get two day air shipping for your DTC brand.
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