Dutch authorities have arrested three suspects after the theft of a priceless ancient golden helmet that is considered a cultural icon of Romania. It had been on display in a small museum in the Netherlands. There was no sign that the intricate helmet dating back some 2,500 years had been recovered.
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Dutch police said in a statement that the suspects were being interrogated and “more arrests are not excluded.” They did not elaborate. “We are awaiting further developments with bated breath. The recovery without damage would be, for all, a fantastic next step. Not only for us, but also for the Romanian population,” the museum said in a statement.
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