Louvre heist raises decades-old questions about museum security

A raid on France’s top museum that saw thieves flee with royal jewels has raised awkward questions about how well the country’s priceless cultural heritage is being protected.

How could robbers with power tools break in and steal crowns, sapphire and emerald necklaces? And how can a museum spanning 73,000 square meters and housing around 35,000 works of art be secured?

The government said authorities had already begun reviewing security at the vast Paris venue before the heist. Labor unions there have complained that security staff positions have been cut.

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