A professional gang executed a spectacular robbery at the Louvre museum, stealing eight items from the Apollo Gallery, including jewels belonging to historical figures like Napoleon's wife and sister-in-law. The heist raised concerns about security for French artworks, especially as criminal gangs increasingly target such items. Despite alarms being triggered and museum staff following protocol, the thieves managed to escape in just seven minutes. The incident highlights the vulnerability of French museums and the growing audacity of art thefts.