Do gta online heists reference the main story?

The only verified source supplied is a general Wikipedia overview of the Grand Theft Auto series, which describes the franchise’s focus on open‑world gameplay, driving, shooting, and occasional role‑playing elements. That entry does not mention GTA Online, its heists, or any connection between those missions and the overall story arc of the single‑player campaigns. Consequently, based on the evidence at hand, we cannot confirm or deny that the heists in GTA Online reference the main story. Further information would be required to determine any narrative linkage.