Art theft rife in the English. Theft of antiquities and objects of high artistic merit of the museum is not only rampant in Indonesia, in the UK the number of crimes committed by criminal organizations is also increasing.
Senior police officers said the total loss due to loss of art objects reach Euro 300 million or Rp 5, 6 trillion more per year.
This figure is the second highest after the drug transaction and is higher than the value of the loss vehicle theft.
Figures released from the official body losses due to theft of art objects reported that since 1991, there are approximately 60,000 objects of art, antiques or collections have been reported as lost, stolen or looted from the UK.
In May last year, one of the rare medieval jug stolen from the display cabinet with high security at Stockwood Discovery Centre in Luton.
The object is one of only three known in the world and valued at 750,000 pounds (Rp14 billion).
"After the theft was, everyone was shocked and very upset. Feels like a personal attack and we are determined to get it back," said Karen Perkins, director of arts and museums in Luton Culture.
This pitcher was eventually found by the police and returned to the museum, but have not been put back on the screen due to the damage sustained.
One person involved in the theft was jailed for more than two years for handling stolen goods is involved.
Detectives said the criminal group in theft case like this does not hesitate to resort to violence to get what they want.
To cope with this kind of crime and policing British English Heritage will launch a new strategy on Monday (18/11) tomorrow.
Association of Chief Police (ACPO) claims there is a trend among organized crime groups to steal works of art displayed in museums, libraries, archives and private collections to fund other criminal acts.
"It really worries us," said Andy Bliss, from ACPO.
"Only one thing could be worth millions of pounds and this thing appeals to a lot of criminals in the world."
While the special detective in charge of organized crime Adrian Green told BBC Radio 5 that the objects were stolen in England and then shipped overseas for sale to dealers and collectors.
Senior police officers said the total loss due to loss of art objects reach Euro 300 million or Rp 5, 6 trillion more per year.
This figure is the second highest after the drug transaction and is higher than the value of the loss vehicle theft.
Figures released from the official body losses due to theft of art objects reported that since 1991, there are approximately 60,000 objects of art, antiques or collections have been reported as lost, stolen or looted from the UK.
In May last year, one of the rare medieval jug stolen from the display cabinet with high security at Stockwood Discovery Centre in Luton.
The object is one of only three known in the world and valued at 750,000 pounds (Rp14 billion).
"After the theft was, everyone was shocked and very upset. Feels like a personal attack and we are determined to get it back," said Karen Perkins, director of arts and museums in Luton Culture.
This pitcher was eventually found by the police and returned to the museum, but have not been put back on the screen due to the damage sustained.
One person involved in the theft was jailed for more than two years for handling stolen goods is involved.
Detectives said the criminal group in theft case like this does not hesitate to resort to violence to get what they want.
To cope with this kind of crime and policing British English Heritage will launch a new strategy on Monday (18/11) tomorrow.
Association of Chief Police (ACPO) claims there is a trend among organized crime groups to steal works of art displayed in museums, libraries, archives and private collections to fund other criminal acts.
"It really worries us," said Andy Bliss, from ACPO.
"Only one thing could be worth millions of pounds and this thing appeals to a lot of criminals in the world."
While the special detective in charge of organized crime Adrian Green told BBC Radio 5 that the objects were stolen in England and then shipped overseas for sale to dealers and collectors.
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