BRUSSELS — Dutch authorities on Wednesday arrested three suspects after the theft of a priceless ancient golden helmet that is considered a cultural icon of Romania and 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.

The theft of the helmet and three golden wristbands also on display sent shockwaves through the art world, and devastated Romanian authorities who thought they were loaning the items to a nation where security for museums was paramount.

There was no sign that the intricate helmet, a cultural icon of Romania dating back some 2,500 years, had been recovered.{ai:summary}<p>Dutch authorities arrested three suspects in connection with the theft of a 2,500-year-old golden helmet, a significant cultural artifact from Romania, along with three golden wristbands. The museum theft has raised concerns about security in the Netherlands, disappointing Romanian officials. #culture</p>

Dutch police arrest three in museum theft of priceless golden helmet

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