French authorities have arrested multiple suspects linked to a daring heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris, where prized jewels valued at nearly $102 million were stolen last weekend. The audacious crime, described by prosecutors as resembling a Hollywood film, unfolded with precision as thieves used a basket lift to scale the museum’s façade, force open a window, and smash display cases before fleeing.

Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau confirmed the arrests occurred on Saturday evening, including one suspect attempting to leave the country from Charles de Gaulle airport. While details remain scarce, French media reported two individuals were taken into custody. Beccuau emphasized that premature leaks of information could complicate investigations involving over 100 officers tasked with recovering the stolen items and apprehending all perpetrators.

The Louvre’s director, Laurence des Cars, acknowledged a “terrible failure” in the museum’s security measures. The thieves reportedly escaped within eight minutes, leaving behind a ladder truck used to access the site. A German firm that designed the equipment later released an Instagram ad jokingly promoting its capabilities, highlighting its ability to lift “up to 400kg of treasures at 42m per minute.”

Authorities have not disclosed whether the jewels have been recovered, with further updates pending after the suspects’ custody period concludes.