Guns, axes, explosives: violent museum heists are on the rise, says Europol
What happened
EU police agency says shift could point to involvement of new criminal networks focused on specific artefacts Robberies at European museums are becoming increasingly violent, with thieves brandishing guns, assaulting staff and using sledgehammers, axes and even explosives to smash their way into buildings and display cases, according to a Europol report. The EU police agency said while museum thefts were generally s…
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