Paris Police Arrest Multiple Suspects in $102 Million Louvre Jewel Heist

French authorities have arrested multiple suspects in connection with the $102 million jewellery heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris, which happened in broad daylight last week. The thieves used a basket lift to access the museum, stealing priceless items including an emerald-and-diamond necklace gifted by Napoleon Bonaparte to Empress Marie-Louise and a diamond-studded diadem once owned by Empress Eugenie. One suspect was apprehended at Charles de Gaulle Airport attempting to flee the country, and another was arrested in the Paris region; both are now in police custody as part of an investigation involving over 100 officers. The Louvre's director condemned the incident as a "terrible failure" in protecting French cultural heritage, prompting increased security at other sites and renewed scrutiny of museum security nationwide. Authorities are investigating links to organized crime and emphasize that the stolen jewels are nearly impossible to sell due to their uniqueness and historical value. The museum has since reopened, but the investigation and security reassessments continue amid widespread public and official concern.