Louvre moves jewels to ultra-secure Bank of France vault after heist
Summary
The Louvre Museum moved valuable jewels to the secure vault of the Bank of France after a robbery. Thieves stole items worth millions from the Louvre using a ladder and angle grinder. The museum faced criticism for its security, leading to the jewels' relocation to a better-protected location.Key Facts
- Thieves broke into the Louvre Museum and stole jewels using a mechanical ladder and angle grinder.
- The stolen items included a necklace and a diadem worth about €88 million.
- The theft exposed security issues at the museum, such as an improperly positioned security camera.
- The jewels were moved to the Bank of France, which has a highly secure underground vault.
- The Bank of France vault is located 26 meters underground and houses valuable items, including France's gold reserves.
- The vault is protected by a heavy door and a rotating concrete turret to prevent forced entry.
- French authorities are confident they will catch the robbers responsible for the heist.
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