Parisian authorities have made five new arrests in connection with the significant jewelry theft that occurred at the Louvre Museum earlier this month. The public prosecutor’s office confirmed that the suspects were apprehended in the Paris region on Wednesday evening.
Among those taken into custody is a primary suspect in the case, according to reports. These latest arrests follow the earlier detention of two men who have reportedly “partially recognised” their involvement in the daring daylight heist. The stolen items, valued at approximately €88 million (£76 million; $102 million), were taken on October 19th when four thieves managed to breach the museum’s security during operating hours.
As of Thursday, the precious jewels have not yet been recovered, as stated by Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau in a radio interview. She also indicated that DNA evidence found at the crime scene might be linked to one of the newly arrested individuals.
French investigators are withholding further details at this time. The new suspects can be held for up to four days before formal charges are considered or they are released. Authorities suspect that the group responsible for the theft may be larger than initially thought, potentially involving more than the four individuals captured on surveillance footage.
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