Romanian art treasures
The art robbery in Assen was around 3.45 a.m. last Saturday morning. The perpetrators had an explosive end at the building and then took four art treasures from Romania. It is a golden helmet of Coțofene snowti from the fifth century BC and three gold bracelets.
After the burglary, the police started a large -scale investigation. The Drents Museum and the surrounding area were meticulously searched. A few days later it was announced that the perpetrators may have been from Noord-Holland.
‘Very happy’ with arrests
The Drents Museum says it is ‘very happy’ with the news of the arrests. “We have a lot of respect for the investigative services that have tackled this terrible matter so adequately and are waiting full of further developments. The undamaged finding the stolen art objects would be a fantastic next step for all involved, not just for us, but in particular for us, but in particular for the Romanian population. “
The suspects are in full limitations. The three are questioned about their role in the art. Whether the art treasures are in good hands after the arrest is not clear.