In the aftermath of a recent heist at the Louvre in Paris, officials are set to implement tighter security measures and have provided new details regarding how the robbery occurred at this popular museum.
Louvre director Laurence de Caer delivered this update during a session with the Parliamentary Culture Committee on Wednesday, according to reports.
Des Cars noted that the thieves utilized a concrete disc cutter to breach the display case, a tool that was quite unexpected for such an operation.
This display case was updated in 2019 to enhance its protection against potential attacks, but De Caer remarked that the cutting technique was surprising. “Watching the video shows how challenging it was for the robbers,” she pointed out, emphasizing that the case stood up well during the attempt.
On October 19, a group of four managed to steal eight pieces of jewelry valued at around 88 million euros (approximately $102 million) from the Apollo Gallery in broad daylight.
The museum plans to equip itself with around 100 additional cameras by the end of 2026 and anticipates having an anti-intrusion system up and running within the next two weeks.
“After experiencing the shock and assessing the situation, it’s essential we take decisive action,” De Caer stated.
She mentioned that the new surveillance measures would provide “complete protection around the museum.”
This initiative is part of over 20 emergency actions, which also include the establishment of a new position titled “Security Coordinator.”
Additionally, when contacted about the effect of the robbery on current security protocols, the Louvre indicated that it does not disclose information regarding security matters.
According to De Kaal, “The major upgrades made to the Louvre in the 1980s are now outdated, and the facilities have been exceeding expectations for four decades.”
The Louvre’s New Renaissance program, launched this year, aims to improve traffic flow through enhancements to its infrastructure.
