Louvre installs metal bars over infamous gallery window after $102M jewel heist
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- The Louvre Museum has installed a large metal grille over the windows of the gallery from which thieves stole jewellery worth an estimated $102 million. This security measure follows intense scrutiny of the museum's protocols after the October heist, which raised significant concerns about its ability to protect valuable artifacts.
- The installation of the metal bars is a response to the brazen theft that has not only resulted in the loss of priceless items but has also prompted discussions about the adequacy of security measures at one of the world's most visited museums.
- This incident highlights ongoing issues regarding security vulnerabilities at the Louvre, as workers have voted to strike over inadequate conditions, and recent water leaks have damaged hundreds of works. The museum's management is under pressure to enhance security protocols and restore public confidence amid a series of alarming events.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System
