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Museum heists have turned more violent, with thieves hired on social media, Europol says

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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.S1
  • Art thieves in Europe are committing more violent robberies focusing on gold and jewels, and specialist gangs have been replaced by adhoc opportunists recruited through social media, Europol said on Monday.S2
  • By Julia Payne BRUSSELS, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Art thieves in Europe are committing more violent robberies focusing on gold and jewels, and specialist gangs have been replaced by ad-hoc opportunistsS3
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Museum heists have turned more violent, with thieves hired on social media, Europol says

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 sai…

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Museum heists have turned more violent, with thieves hired on social media, Europol says

Art thieves in Europe are committing more violent robberies focusing on gold and jewels, and specialist gangs have been replaced by adhoc opportunists recruited through social medi…

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Museum heists have turned more violent, with thieves hired on social media, Europol says

By Julia Payne BRUSSELS, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Art thieves in Europe are committing more violent robberies focusing on gold and jewels, and specialist gangs have been replaced by ad-h…

Museum heists have turned more violent, with thieves hired on social media, Europol says

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What to know

  • 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.S1
  • Art thieves in Europe are committing more violent robberies focusing on gold and jewels, and specialist gangs have been replaced by adhoc opportunists recruited through social media, Europol said on Monday.S2
  • By Julia Payne BRUSSELS, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Art thieves in Europe are committing more violent robberies focusing on gold and jewels, and specialist gangs have been replaced by ad-hoc opportunistsS3
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S3 TheprintLead 1 report · EN