Louvre robbery: two suspects arrested, Paris prosecutor says
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It took the French police almost a week to make their first arrests in connection with the investigation into the theft of the jewels of the French sovereigns from the Apollo Gallery.
Breakdown
- French police arrested two suspects in connection with the Louvre jewellery theft.
- One suspect was detained while trying to board a flight. 12s
- The suspects can be held for up to 96 hours before questioning. 17s
- Jewellery worth €88 million was stolen by four thieves using a mechanical lift and power tools. 21s
- The heist has led to criticism and concerns over the museum's security. 46s