😲 Imagine strolling through the Louvre’s grand halls on a bright October morning—only to witness four hooded thieves brazenly grab $102 million worth of royal necklaces, tiaras and earrings from the Apollo gallery!
Paris police have just taken down five more suspects in this daylight drama. Coordinated raids across Paris and its northern suburbs, plus DNA traces left at the scene, have helped piece together encrypted chats and call logs. 🕵️♀️
But the jewels still haven’t surfaced. Gaps in CCTV footage gave the burglars a clean getaway, and art crime pros warn the diamonds, rubies and emeralds could be split up, recut or melted to vanish into the black market.💎
In a precautionary move, other priceless antiquities were relocated to the Bank of France, underlining real doubts about the Louvre’s security setup. 🔒🏦
Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau is calling on anyone holding the stolen gems to come forward. "No loss was caused by this burglary," she notes, hinting at more lenient treatment for those who surrender the treasures. ⚖️
Will investigators crack the case and recover these dazzling artifacts? Stay tuned as the hunt for the missing jewels turns up the heat. 🔍✨
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Louvre robbery investigation 'gaining momentum' as five more arrested
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