Police discover Picasso painting during drug raid in Paris suburbs
During an anti-narcotics operation in Créteil, law enforcement seized an authentic work by painter Pablo Picasso, along with cannabis, luxury clothing and several thousand euros in cash.
Police discover Picasso painting during drug raid in Paris suburbs
During an operation against drug trafficking conducted in a municipality in the Paris suburbs, investigators made an unusual seizure. In Créteil, in the Val-de-Marne department, law enforcement discovered a canvas by the renowned Spanish artist Pablo Picasso.
In addition to this work, police also seized a quantity of cannabis resin, high-end clothing items and a substantial sum of cash, totalling several thousand euros.
The authenticity of the painting was confirmed, although the Créteil prosecutor's office did not provide further details concerning the work in question. Following this fortuitous discovery, an investigation into theft and handling of stolen goods was opened.
Source: Der Standard
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