Theft of Vix gold torque: suspect in preventive custody

A suspect has been placed in preventive custody following the theft of the Vix gold torque from the Pays châtillonnais Museum in Châtillon-sur-Seine, Côte-d'Or, committed Friday.

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Two individuals were observed inside the museum during the theft, but the prosecutor believes it likely that accomplices participated in the crime.

The Culture Ministry has ordered strengthened security protocols in French museums following this affair and other high-profile thefts.

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Ce vol de pièce archéologique majeure illustre les risques de sécurité auxquels font face les musées français et justifie le renforcement des mesures de protection du patrimoine.

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