In a significant breakthrough, French police have arrested two men in connection with one of the most audacious art heists in modern history: the theft of crown jewels valued at approximately €88 million from the Louvre museum in Paris.
The suspects, both in their 30s and known to police for previous robberies, were apprehended in a coordinated operation. One was detained at Paris’s Charles de Gaulle Airport just as he was about to board a flight to Algeria. The second was arrested simultaneously in the Seine-Saint-Denis suburb, reportedly with plans to travel to Mali.
The arrests, made by a specialized armed robbery squad, come just one week after the spectacular theft. While the Paris public prosecutor confirmed the detentions, she expressed frustration that the news was leaked to the media, warning it could jeopardize the ongoing investigation involving over 100 officers.
Authorities have not yet confirmed if any of the priceless jewels have been recovered. The suspects are being held on suspicion of “organised theft and criminal conspiracy” and can be detained for up to 96 hours before being formally charged. The international dimension of their attempted escape suggests a sophisticated criminal operation, marking a dramatic new chapter in a case that has captivated the world.
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