In the peaceful, law abiding atmosphere of England, there comes suddenly the startling news of a gold robbery in the English Channel, a story of unbelievable piracy in the twentieth century. A cross channel boat, the Ibex, has been stopped in the channel shortly after midnight. Armed men hold up the officers and crew, and two million dollars in gold bullion is taken from the ship's strong room, with the pirates disappearing into the night without a trace. All England is ablaze with the incredible news...