Louvre robbery: Two suspects arrested, Paris prosecutor says

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Louvre robbery: Two suspects arrested, Paris prosecutor says  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.   READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/26/louvre-robbery-two-suspects-arrested-accoring-to-french-media  Spark your senses, wake your wonder. Euronews Culture seeks to show creativity in action and inspire our audience to explore the world through the five senses. Start your journey through the best of Europe's arts, gastronomy, traditions and high-end craftsmanship.

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00:00French police have arrested two suspects over the jewellery theft at the Louvre Museum last week, say Paris prosecutors.

00:11The two men, one of whom was trying to board a flight, cannot be questioned by authorities for up to 96 hours.

00:20Items worth €88 million were taken from the world's most visited museum last Sunday

00:27when four thieves broke into the building via balcony in broad daylight.

00:32They used a vehicle-mounted mechanical lift and power tools.

00:37Around eight pieces of historic jewellery were removed, all associated with French 19th century royalty.

00:46The heist has been criticised as a national humiliation by some, raising questions over the museum's security.

00:57Let me see you next time.

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