French police have made arrests in connection with the Louvre Museum burglary, with one suspect taken into custody while trying to leave the country, according to Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau.
The investigation into the high-profile heist that saw French crown jewels worth €88 million stolen has seen its first major development.
"I can confirm that investigators from the BRB (Brigade de Répression du Banditisme) made arrests Saturday evening,"
Beccuau said in a statement, adding that one of the men arrested was preparing to leave the country from Roissy airport, also known as Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport.
Beccuau noted that
"It is too early to provide any further details,"regarding the arrests.
Author's summary: Arrests made in Louvre jewel heist investigation.