French Police Arrest Suspects Over $100 Million Louvre Heist as Global Hunt for Stolen Crown Jewels
French authorities have apprehended several suspects linked to the daring $100 million Louvre Museum jewel heist, PulseNets learnt from judicial sources on Sunday — exactly one week after what has been described as one of the most audacious robberies in modern French history.
According to information obtained by PulseNets, the arrests were carried out late Saturday evening following coordinated operations across multiple locations in and around Paris. Paris Public Prosecutor Laure Beccuau confirmed the development but withheld details about the exact number of suspects and their identities.
One key suspect was reportedly intercepted at Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport while attempting to flee the country, a source familiar with the investigation told PulseNets.
The seven-minute operation, executed with surgical precision in the early hours of last Sunday, saw the thieves deploy a mechanised furniture lift mounted on a truck to smash through a Louvre window and gain access to the Apollo Gallery — the section housing France’s historic crown jewels and several other priceless artifacts.
In a statement to reporters, French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin condemned the security lapse, describing it as “a deplorable reflection of France’s vulnerability” and promising a thorough review of all museum security protocols.
Investigators, PulseNets learnt, are now probing how the gang managed to breach one of the world’s most fortified museums without triggering immediate alarms. French detectives are also tracing potential international links and exploring leads on where the stolen diamonds and jewels may have been transported.
A senior law enforcement official told PulseNets that forensic teams are analysing CCTV footage, communication logs, and vehicle GPS data, with several European intelligence agencies already alerted to watch for possible cross-border movements of the stolen gems.
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As of Sunday night, the Louvre Museum remained closed to the public, with security forces maintaining a strong presence around the premises. Museum officials have yet to comment publicly but internal sources hinted at a possible temporary suspension of night operations pending the completion of the security audit.
