Europol reports rising violence in museum robberies across Europe

Summary

Europol has published a report stating that museum robberies in Europe are becoming more aggressive, involving explosives, firearms and heavy tools such as sledgehammers and axes. The report says perpetrators increasingly target precious metals, gemstones and high-value cultural artefacts, citing the January 2025 robbery of the Drents Museum in Assen, Netherlands, as an example.

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