Europol says art theft in Europe is becoming more violent. Instead of highly specialized gangs, opportunistic criminals are increasingly being recruited through social media. They’re also shifting their focus from artwork to gold, jewelry, and cultural treasures, which are often easier to sell and can bring in bigger profits.
00:00 European museums targeted by increasingly bold art thefts
00:01:02 Jean-Yves Goriou of Europol joins the discussion
02:38 Explosives, grab-and-run raids and risks to the public
03:28 The growing challenge of protecting museums and cultural treasures
04:59 Why criminals are targeting museums instead of banks
06:40 Are insiders helping art thieves?
07:35 Precious metals, gemstones and the changing targets of theft
08:54 Why stolen jewelry and crown jewels are difficult to recover
09:29 Organized crime’s evolving role in cultural property theft
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