US EditionLouvre Heist: The Balcony’s ‘Vulnerability’ Flagged in 2018 in an Audit
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Only five surveillance cameras and an expert report that identifies the balcony as a security gap: For a long time it was known in the Louvre that the museum was not well protected. Did the thieves even have a whistleblower from inside the museum?
A security audit of 2018 revealed by Le Monde, mentions the "point of vulnerability" represented by the Louvre balcony by which the burglars entered to steal the jewels during the October 19 break. The management of the Louvre assures him that he became aware of the audit after the flight.
In the background, the document shows the balcony surrounded by a circle, mentions its ease of access, and even evokes the hypothesis of the use of a basket by experienced criminals.
"Le Monde" revealed on Tuesday 25 November that it had had access to a security audit carried out several years ago which had very precisely indicated the possibility of accessing the Apollo gallery with the help of a lift.
According to our information, a security audit conducted in 2018 had mentioned very precisely the balcony used by the burglars, and even referred to the use of a lift.
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