Laurence des Cars told France's Senate the heist exposed the museum's camera shortage and other security 'weaknesses'.
Laurence des Cars told France’s Senate the heist exposed the museum’s camera shortage and other security ″weaknesses”.
By Alastair McCready and News Agencies
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The Louvre’s director has said a “terrible failure” in security at the iconic Paris museum resulted in last weekend’s daylight crown jewel heist, adding that she offered her resignation to France’s culture minister, but it was refused.
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