The Paris police detained the last suspect in the case of the jewel theft from the Louvre. The man was taken into custody after a month of pursuit and surveillance. He is accused of 'organized robbery' and 'criminal conspiracy.'
Criminals stole nine items of jewelry related to Napoleon and the empress from the Louvre in Paris. The police are searching for the jewels and investigating the crime's masterminds.
'The detained suspects partially admitted their guilt,' said a police representative.
Security Issues at the Louvre
According to a report by the national audit office, only 39% of the museum's rooms were equipped with surveillance cameras. The CEO of Art Recovery International, Christopher Marinello, expresses concern about the possibility of dismantling the stolen jewels.
As a result, the police detained the suspects, with some admitting guilt, however, the investigation continues. During this period, nine jewels linked to historical figures were stolen from the Louvre museum, and the criminals are still being sought. Meanwhile, the Louvre has encountered security issues - only 39% of the museum's rooms were equipped with surveillance cameras. Recommendations for improving the security system are already being considered by the museum management.