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. Art thieves in Europe are committing more violent robberies focusing on gold and jewels, and specialist gangs have been replaced by adhoc opportunists recruited through social media, Europol said on Monday. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• 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• Art thieves in Europe are committing more violent robberies focusing on gold and jewels, and specialist gangs have been replaced by adhoc opportunists recruited through social media, Europol said on Monday.S2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- Art thieves in Europe are committing more violent robberies focusing on gold and jewels, and specialist gangs have been replaced by ad-hoc opportunistsS3