French police have made arrests in connection with the Louvre Museum burglary, with one suspect apprehended while trying to leave the country, according to Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau.
The investigation into the high-profile heist, which saw French crown jewels worth €88 million stolen, has seen its first major development.
“I can confirm that investigators from the BRB (Brigade de Répression du Banditisme) made arrests Saturday evening,”Beccuau said in a statement.
One of the men arrested was preparing to leave the country from Roissy airport, but further details are not available at this time, as
“It is too early to provide any further details,”Beccuau said.
Author's summary: Arrests made in Louvre jewel heist case.