Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Politics : Piffer Thread on Political Rantings and Ravings -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Augustus Gloop who wrote (9040)	12/2/2002 8:17:44 AM
From: AugustWest	Respond to of 14610

(COMTEX) B: Gems worth millions stolen from museum's diamond exhibition THE HAGUE, Netherlands, Dec 02, 2002 (AP WorldStream via COMTEX) -- The museum exhibition promised to show visitors how to tell real diamonds from fakes, but the thieves didn't need any tips. Museum officials said Monday the robbers knew exactly what to take, and walked off with millions of dollars worth of gems. The thieves broke into the Museon, a science museum, Sunday night or early Monday and stole necklaces, tiaras and precious gems on loan from other museums around the world and from private collections. Museum director Bert Molsbergen told Dutch reporters the thieves took only the most valuable items in the exhibition. Police were still compiling the list, he said, but the value of the heist was several million euros (dollars). The exhibition, which opened Oct. 5, was protected by 24-hour cameras and sensors, with extra protection for high-value items. The museum billed the show as a demonstration of the diamond industry, from rough stone to magnificent jewelry. It offered glimpses into the mining process, industrial uses and valuations. Visitors also were offered the possibility to have their own diamonds assessed. Officials said the exhibition may close because of the theft. It was due to run until next March. Copyright 2002 Associated Press, All rights reserved -0- APO Priority=r (PROFILE (WS SL:BC-Netherlands-Diamond Heist; CT:i; (REG:EURO;) (REG:BRIT;) (REG:SCAN;) (REG:ENGL;) (LANG:ENGLISH;)) ) KEYWORD: THE HAGUE, Netherlands (am) * end of story *