France Arrests Six After €12m Explosive Gold Refinery Robbery in Lyon

Six suspects, including a woman, were arrested in Lyon, France, after using explosives and military-grade weapons to rob a gold refining laboratory, injuring five employees during the heist. The thieves stole loot valued at around 12 million euros, some of which police recovered following the quick apprehension of the suspects. The robbery came shortly after the arrest of five suspects connected to a high-profile theft at the Louvre Museum in Paris, where royal jewelry worth an estimated 88 million euros was stolen. This incident is part of a recent wave of audacious daytime robberies targeting precious metals and valuable items in France, raising concerns about security at cultural and industrial sites. French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez praised law enforcement for their swift and effective response to the Lyon heist. Authorities also noted a rise in thefts of precious metals like gold and silver, driven by historically high prices.