This morning, the police searched a house and a business premises in Heerhugowaard in the investigation into the artok in the Drents Museum. During the promotion, among other things, a home and bank accounts were seized. Vehicles and fireworks have also been seized.
The stolen artworks, the golden helmet and three bracelets, were not found and no new suspects have been arrested.
According to the police, seizing things is primarily intended to be able to recover the damage of the artist from the suspect. A spokesperson could not confirm whether the searched buildings of one of the stuck suspects are.
In both buildings, evidence and instructions have also been sought that can help with the research. The research is still ongoing and is being conducted by a team of specialists. The police and the Public Prosecution Service also work together with their Romanian colleagues.
In the night from Friday January 24 to Saturday January 25, criminals blew a door from the Drents Museum with explosives. Within minutes they managed to steal the most important treasures. The total value thereof has been set at 5.8 million euros.
A week after the robbery, three suspects were arrested in Heerhugowaard. Later a fourth arrest followed. Three suspects are still stuck. A female suspect has been released, but is still suspected. A fifth person is still on the run.