2 Men Allegedly Stole Roughly $9 Million in Jewelry, Cash from Russian Family at Barcelona Airport

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Police in Spain have arrested two men for who they say stole more than $9 million worth of jewelry and cash from passengers at the Barcelona airport.

Catalonia Police Sub-Inspector Francesc Garciatoldreporters Friday that the two men had stolen carry-on luggage from other passengers that contained the jewelry and cash.

Garcia said the men stole the bags on Wednesday but were caught doing so on the airport’s security cameras, which ultimately helped authorities track them down.

The two men were arrested as they attempted to flee Barcelona in a car, according to Garcia.Once police stopped the men, they searched the trunk and found an expensive ring and tens of thousands of dollars worth of different currencies. The total amount found in the trunk was roughly 20,000 euros, or about $22,000 in USD.

Stolen items from Barcelona airport.Mossos/Twitter

The Associated Pressreportsthat the victims were Russian tourists who were catching a connecting flight at the airport.

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source: people.com