In a dramatic turn of events, authorities have detained an individual at the Anti-Bandit Brigade headquarters, accusing them of organized robbery and criminal association. These charges mirror those faced by three other suspected gang members already under prosecution. Meanwhile, three additional individuals—a man and two women—were apprehended today, though the specifics of their arrests remain undisclosed. The arrests are linked to a high-profile theft at the Louvre’s Apollo Gallery on October 19, where intruders broke in through a window and made off with priceless jewelry, including necklaces, earrings, a corsage, and a tiara once owned by Empresses Eugénie, Marie Louise of Austria, Marie Amelie, and Hortense. Despite the arrests and substantial evidence collected at the scene, the stolen artifacts, deemed irreplaceable in heritage and historical value, remain missing. This incident has reignited concerns over the security of cultural landmarks in France, particularly the Louvre, which safeguards over half a million artworks, with approximately 36,000 on public display.
