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What's behind the record number of thefts at French museums, and why are Renoir's works, gold, and jewels the preferred targets?

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Recent security incidents in France include a high-profile museum theft and a significant train derailment. In eastern France, two individuals disguised with wigs used handheld tools to breach a display case and steal a 2,500-year-old gold necklace in under four minutes. Separately, a regional train traveling between Rouen and Caen derailed on a Friday, resulting in 44 injuries. Authorities have identified a 300-kilogram section of rail placed on the tracks as the likely cause of the accident.

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Infobae (AR) Focuses on patterns of art theft and criminal methodology
Infobae (AR) Reports on infrastructure sabotage and public safety incidents
Read the full story at the source El Mundo (Madrid, Spain) · ES
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