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art theft investigation  

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  • From time to time, the mass media become preoccupied with a sensational case of art theft, and to the general public, it might seem that such crimes are rare and difficult to commit. However, according to data collected by international law enforcement and insurance agencies, losses from art theft amount to billions of dollars annually. [Source: Encyclopedia of Law Enforcement; Art Theft Investigation]

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