In France, a new theft of cultural property was recorded – just a day after Louvre robberythe attackers struck “House of Education Denis Diderot” in the city of Langres.
About 2000 gold and silver coins from the 18th centurymany of which were considered unique.
According to the investigation, the criminals acted professionally and clearly knew where to look for exhibits. Surveillance cameras recorded several masked people working quickly and smoothly.
A series of robberies turns into a crime series
Since the beginning of September, French museums have been experiencing a real “hunting season”. IN Jacques Chirac Museum in Sarran, kidnappers carried out twice in 48 hours watches, jewelry and diplomatic gifts former president.
IN National Museum Adrien Dubucher Three Chinese porcelain items worth 6.5 million euros disappeared in Limoges – officially recognized national treasure. And soon after that in Museum of Natural History in Paris gone missing gold nuggets for 1.5 million euros. One of the suspects was detained in Barcelona, but her accomplices are still at large.
Police are checking to see if these crimes are related. Investigators do not rule out that this is a coordinated actions of one gangspecializing in custom art thefts.
When stealing becomes an art form
The French press is already talking about “the new Renaissance of crime”: museums become easy targets, and cultural heritage becomes currency on the black market. While authorities promise to tighten security, the thieves appear to be operating with the same finesse that was used to craft the artifacts they carry off.
France, the country of Monet and Diderot, risks waking up without its treasures – and without the confidence that culture is still stronger than crime.
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