The Ministry of Culture, the regional governments, and the police are searching museums containing gold and precious stones to strengthen security against theft.

Spain's Ministry of Culture, regional autonomous communities, the National Police, and the Civil Guard held a follow-up meeting on Thursday to map and track museums housing significant collections of gold and precious stones. The initiative aims to reinforce security measures and surveillance across these cultural institutions.

Authorities initiated this coordinated effort following three recent museum thefts in Spain, which highlighted an evolution in the profile of the crimes. As part of the strategy, police and the Civil Guard are sharing actionable intelligence and information with regional governments to improve protection for high-value artifacts.