Two suspects have been arrested over the theft of precious crown jewels from Paris's Louvre museum, French media report.
The Paris prosecutor's office disclosed that one of the men was apprehended while attempting to leave from Charles de Gaulle Airport.
The stolen items, worth €88 million (£76 million; $102 million), were taken in broad daylight by a group of thieves armed with power tools last Sunday.
France's Justice Minister acknowledged a failure in security protocols, tarnishing the country's reputation.
Arrests were made on Saturday evening; however, the prosecutor's office did not specify the number of people detained.
Reports indicate that one suspect was attempting to travel to Algeria, while another was en route to Mali.
Specialized police can detain suspects for questioning for up to 96 hours.
Dramatic details surrounding the robbery revealed that DNA evidence from the crime scene led to the identification of one suspect, and the thieves left behind several personal items including gloves.
Among the stolen treasures was a crown that once belonged to Empress Eugenie, the spouse of Napoleon III.
The prosecutor criticized the "premature disclosure" of case information, stating it has hampered efforts to retrieve the stolen jewels and apprehend the criminals.
On the morning of the robbery, the thieves gained access to the museum using a vehicle-equipped mechanical lift, targeting the Galerie d'Apollon.
By cutting through a window and threatening security guards, the robbers evacuated the area within a mere four minutes before escaping on scooters.
It has been reported that only one out of three rooms in the attacked area had functional CCTV surveillance, contributing to the thieves' success.
Subsequent assessments indicated significant weaknesses in the museum's security, prompting concerns regarding surveillance technology.
Experts have warned that the stolen jewels could be dismantled and sold piecemeal, making recovery efforts exceedingly difficult.
In a swift response to the heist, the Louvre has relocated its most valuable treasures to the Bank of France's secure vaults.
