Ep. 140: Lupin pursues stolen diamonds owned by scientist Salmon Whitney in Paris.
Aired on June 16, 1980

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Salmon Whitney, a renowned field mouse scientist and famous gourmand, serves as chairman of a Canadian diamond mining operation. Lupin III targets these diamonds, which are scheduled for auction in Paris. However, the gems have already been stolen prior to Lupin's arrival. The narrative focuses on the mystery of the theft and Lupin's subsequent attempt to recover the diamonds from the unknown thief. The story centers on the race to retrieve the valuable stones amidst the intrigue surrounding Whitney's dual identity and the high-stakes auction environment in France.
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