Daring Louvre Jewel Heist Exposes Security Flaws
Two men have been arrested in connection with a bold heist at the Louvre Museum, where thieves made off with jewels worth $102 million. While both have partially admitted guilt, the jewels remain missing as investigators pursue leads on the possible involvement of a wider criminal network.
The Paris prosecutor announced that two men arrested in connection with a jewel heist at the Louvre Museum have partially admitted their involvement. Despite the arrests, the stolen jewels, valued at $102 million, remain missing, raising questions about the security at the world's most-visited museum.
The heist, executed by four thieves on October 19, exposed significant security flaws at the Louvre. The criminals accessed the Apollo gallery, home to the French Crown Jewels, while visitors were present, and escaped using motorbikes, vanishing without a trace.
The prosecutor, Laure Beccuau, revealed that the arrested men were traced through DNA and face charges of organized theft. Authorities continue to search for the missing jewels, transferring some valuables to a secure location at the Bank of France to prevent further loss.
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