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In the wake of recent robberies, Louvre Museum In Paris, authorities announced tougher security measures and new insights into how thieves were able to rob the world’s most-visited museum.
According to the Associated Press, Louvre Director Laurence de Caer shared the changes and new details with the Parliamentary Culture Committee on Wednesday.
Des Cars said it was a power tool that the robbers used to clear the road. exhibition case A disc cutter made for cutting concrete.
The display case was replaced in 2019 to protect it from weapons attacks inside the museum, but the method of cutting the disc was “something I had never imagined,” De Cal said.
“When you watch the video, you can see how difficult it was for the thieves,” she said. She added that the display case “held up very well and didn’t break.”
The thieves involved in October’s Louvre heist used a disc cutter to steal $102 million worth of jewelry. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
On October 19th, a team of four invaded. apollo gallery Eight pieces of jewelry worth a total of 88 million euros ($102 million) were stolen in broad daylight.
About 100 cameras The museum says it will be installed by the end of 2026, and the anti-intrusion system will be operational within the next two weeks.
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“After the shock, after the emotions, after the assessment, it’s time to take action,” De Caes said.
she said this new surveillance camera It guarantees “complete protection of the museum’s surroundings.”
On October 19, a team of four broke into the Apollo Gallery in broad daylight and stole eight pieces of jewelry worth a total of $102 million. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla)
The move is part of more than 20 new emergency measures, including the creation of a new role: “Security Coordinator.”
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Fox News Digital previously contacted the Louvre to ask if the robbery affected its security measures, but the museum said it “does not discuss security issues.”
Approximately 100 cameras will be installed by the end of 2026, and an anti-intrusion system will be operational within the next two weeks. (Thibault Camus: Associated Press)
” massive modernization “The work carried out by the Louvre in the 1980s is now technologically outdated, and the equipment has been over-performing for 40 years,” said De Kaal.
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”Louvre New Renaissancelaunched this year, will focus on easing congestion by modernizing infrastructure.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.
