Since the shocking daylight raid on the world’s most-visited museum, Paris police have escalated efforts to recover $102 million worth of jewels stolen from the Louvre’s Apollo gallery on October 19.
In a series of coordinated raids across Paris and its northern suburbs, authorities detained five additional suspects this week. DNA traces and seized devices are helping investigators decode encrypted messages and map out trafficking routes.
With royal necklaces, tiaras and earrings still missing, a specialized police unit is scouring black markets where artifacts can be laundered or dismantled. Experts warn that the gemstones may be recut and sold separately, complicating recovery efforts.
Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau urged anyone holding the treasures to surrender them, promising lenient court consideration if no damage has been done. “Returning these artifacts will be a step toward justice,” she said.
As the probe accelerates, the world watches: can law enforcement outpace the shadowy networks behind the Louvre heist and return history’s jewels to their rightful home?
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Louvre robbery investigation 'gaining momentum' as five more arrested
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