Europol Warns of Rising Violence in European Museum Heists
Europol has issued a warning that museum robberies across Europe are becoming increasingly violent, with thieves often recruited through social media and employing more aggressive tactics including the use of weapons. The agency highlighted a shift in strategy by art thieves, noting a rise in the use of axes, sledgehammers, and firearms during heists.
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Guns, axes, explosives: violent museum heists are on the rise, says Europol
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 seen as a non-violent form of organised property crime, member states had detec...
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Art thieves have also shifted their attention to precious metals, jewels and cultural artefacts that offer greater profits, the EU's law enforcement agency said in a report
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Over the last two years, art thieves have shifted their attention to precious metals, jewels, and cultural artifacts that offer greater profits, the EU's law enforcement agency said in a report.
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Europol says museum robberies are becoming increasingly violent, while criminals are also showing greater interest in high-value objects.
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