Three Arrested in Dutch Museum Heist of Priceless Romanian Artifacts

The stolen ancient gold artifacts, including a 2,500-year-old helmet, have not yet been recovered as investigations continue.

Three suspects were arrested in North Holland following the theft of four ancient Romanian gold artifacts from the Drents Museum in Assen, Netherlands, on January 24.
The stolen artifacts include the 2,500-year-old Coțofenești helmet and three gold bracelets from approximately 50 BCE, valued collectively at over €5.8 million.
The thieves used explosives to break into the museum during the night, raising concerns about inadequate security measures at the facility.
Romanian officials, including the Prime Minister and President, have expressed outrage over the theft and criticized the lack of physical security at the museum.
Dutch authorities are continuing their investigation, with the artifacts still missing, but experts believe their recovery is possible given the swift arrests.