THREE MORE SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH THEFT OF FIVE FRANCIS BACON PAINTINGS

After seven suspects were arrested last year in connection with the 2015 theft of five Francis Bacon paintings, together valued at over $27 million, El País_ reports that Spanish authorities have arrested three more people they believe to be involved in the case. The three new detainees are allegedly the criminals who actually broke into a private home containing the works. The seven previously arrested are considered the masterminds of the robbery.

According to the general director of police in Spain, the three are members of an organized group dedicated to robbing homes and establishments throughout the country.