Theft at Louvre Exposes Security Flaws

Louvre Paris installed metal bars on Galerie d'Apollon window on Dec 23.
Thieves stole $102M in jewels from Louvre on Oct 19 in 8 minutes.
Samuel Lasnel secured a grille using lift and crane on Dec 23.
Louvre completed anti-intrusion measures and arrested four suspects.
Director Laurence des Cars plans to reinstall 2003-2004 grille before Christmas.

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France

Laurence des Cars | Samuel Lasnel

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