"A raid on France's top museum that saw thieves flee with royal jewels has raised awkward questions about how well the country's priceless cultural heritage is being protected. How could robbers with power tools break in and steal crowns and sapphire and emerald necklaces? And how can a museum spanning 73,000 square metres and housing around 35,000 works of art be secured? The government said authorities had already begun reviewing security at the vast Paris venue before the heist."
"Security warning The Louvre's then director Pierre Rosenberg warned that the museum's security was "fragile", after a painting by French master Camille Corot was stolen in broad daylight in 1998. Taking over in 2021, its current director Laurence des Cars asked the Paris police to conduct a security audit of the museum. Following this audit, recommendations were made "a few weeks, a few months ago", said Culture Minister Rachida Dati on Sunday after the raid. They "are beginning to be implemented," she said, without elaborating."
A raid on France's top museum left thieves fleeing with royal jewels, exposing vulnerabilities in protection of the collection. Robbers used power tools to steal crowns and sapphire and emerald necklaces. Authorities had begun reviewing security before the heist, while unions said security staff positions had been cut. The Louvre's then director Pierre Rosenberg warned security was 'fragile' after a Camille Corot painting was stolen in 1998. Current director Laurence des Cars requested a police audit in 2021; Culture Minister Rachida Dati said recommendations are being implemented. Alarms at the Apollo Gallery sounded and five guards intervened; no one was hurt.
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