In a dramatic development near Paris, law enforcement officials announced on Sunday that two men in their 30s were arrested in connection with the brazen jewelry heist at the Louvre museum. One suspect was detained just as he was about to board a flight out of France, prosecutors say.
According to Le Parisien, which first reported the arrests, both individuals were already known to French police. Prosecutor Laure Beccuau declined to provide further specifics, noting it was "too early to provide any specific details" about the ongoing investigation.
The Louvre heist has reignited concerns over the protection of cultural treasures worldwide. Art theft remains a multi-billion-dollar challenge for museums, driving calls for tighter security measures and international cooperation to safeguard priceless collections.
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