A shocking theft at the Louvre has sent shockwaves through France and beyond. Two individuals have been arrested for their alleged involvement in this daring heist of priceless crown jewels.
French media outlets report that the suspects, originally from the Parisian suburb of Seine-Saint-Denis, were apprehended in connection with the robbery. One of them was about to board a flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport, suggesting a well-planned escape route.
The heist took place last Sunday, when four thieves, armed with power tools, broke into the world's most-visited museum in broad daylight. They targeted the Galerie d'Apollon, gaining access via a balcony near the River Seine with a vehicle-mounted mechanical lift. Two of the thieves entered the building by cutting through a first-floor window.
Once inside, they threatened the guards, who had no choice but to evacuate. The thieves then proceeded to cut through the glass of two display cases, making off with jewels of immense value. This incident has left France's justice minister conceding that security protocols "failed", painting a "terrible image" for the country.
But here's where it gets controversial: a preliminary report reveals that one in three rooms in the targeted area of the museum lacked CCTV coverage. This raises questions about the adequacy of security measures and the potential for similar incidents in the future.
French police say the thieves were in and out within four minutes, making their escape on two scooters waiting outside. Security has since been tightened around France's cultural institutions, but the damage to the Louvre's reputation and the loss of these priceless artifacts cannot be undone.
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