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Massive Jewelry Heist Foiled at Paris Station
In a dramatic police operation at Paris's Gare de Lyon station, two teenage boys were arrested on Saturday morning carrying stolen jewelry worth an estimated €10 million. The astonishing discovery was made during a routine security check around 11:00 AM when officers from the Brigade des Réseaux Franciliens (BRF) intercepted the suspects.
Unusual Concealment Method
One of the teenagers had ingeniously concealed the precious items in his underwear, specifically within a sock. The stolen goods included an extremely valuable Rolex watch, a necklace estimated at €5 million, earrings worth €2 million, and a ring valued at €1 million. The total haul represents one of the largest jewelry theft interceptions in recent French history.
Additional Evidence Found
Police also discovered a suitcase containing an angle grinder and one of the suspects was carrying a knife, suggesting the possibility of forced entry during the alleged theft. The two individuals, identified as Tunisian nationals aged 16 and 17, are known to law enforcement authorities.
International Connections
Initial investigations indicate the jewelry may have been stolen in Switzerland, pointing to cross-border organized criminal activity. The case has been transferred to the specialized Brigade de répression du banditisme (BRB), which typically handles theft cases involving amounts exceeding €50,000.
Gare de Lyon Security Context
Gare de Lyon is one of Paris's seven major railway stations, handling approximately 148 million passengers annually. The station serves as a hub for TGV high-speed trains connecting to Southern and Eastern France, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, and Spain. This incident highlights ongoing security challenges at major European transportation hubs.
Organized Crime Investigation
Authorities have launched a full investigation into what they believe to be "theft by an organized gang." The sophisticated nature of the operation and the extremely high value of the stolen goods suggest the involvement of professional criminal networks specializing in luxury goods theft.
