French law enforcement has apprehended six individuals near Lyon in connection with a daring heist at a precious metals refinery. The thieves reportedly used explosives to breach the facility on Thursday, making off with a haul primarily consisting of gold, valued at €12 million (£10.5 million, $13.8 million). Following a high-speed chase, police successfully detained the suspects and recovered the stolen goods. This incident follows the recent arrest of five individuals linked to a high-profile theft at the Louvre Museum in Paris earlier this month. Social media footage from the Lyon heist captured two men near a white van, with one scaling the refinery’s fence using a ladder. Another video depicted a robber armed with a weapon and loading briefcases into the vehicle. A local resident recounted hearing a significant explosion, describing it as ‘really impressive.’ Five employees of Pourquery Laboratories sustained minor injuries from the blast. Among those detained was a woman, and authorities seized assault rifles and explosives during the operation. Meanwhile, the Louvre heist investigation has led to the arrest of seven individuals, including three of the four thieves who used a mechanical lift to access the museum’s Gallery of Apollo on October 19. The thieves employed a disc cutter to open display cases containing crown jewels, stealing items worth €88 million (£76 million; $102 million). Police continue their search for the fourth suspect.