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5 more jewel heist arrests made as Louvre probe deepens
- On October 19, thieves entered the Louvre museum's Apollo Gallery and stole eight pieces of the French crown jewels valued at 88 million euros in less than eight minutes.
- Officials say ageing systems and slow-moving fixes mean the museum's camera authorisation expired in July and parts of its video network remain analogue, while a 93 million dollar revamp won’t finish before 2029–2030.
- Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau said the two suspects—a 34-year-old Algerian national and a 39-year-old man—were arrested Saturday night, linked by DNA to a scooter and display case, and charged with organised theft and conspiracy.
- Prosecutors say the jewels have not been recovered, officials warn they are unsellable and buyers risk concealment charges, while the French state self-insures museums so the Louvre gets no insurance payout.
- Police urged legislators to authorise AI-based anomaly detection and object tracking, while authorities will track surveillance-permit deadlines to prevent July lapse; unions representing Louvre staff and experts warn staffing strains and tourism create blind spots, risking jewel damage.
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The net closed in on the Louvre thieves on Thursday. Five more people were arrested in connection with the theft of the Crown Jewels from the museum, including a suspect linked by DNA evidence, authorities announced.
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