English Heritage is enhancing security measures at Stonehenge by providing staff with ‘hostile reconnaissance training’ to recognize suspicious behavior, following the recent theft of £76 million in French crown jewels from the Louvre. Despite the ancient stones’ estimated worth of £51 million, some volunteers question the practicality of preventing a theft due to the stones’ size. The Louvre incident, involving thieves using mechanical equipment to access a gallery, has prompted increased vigilance across cultural sites. English Heritage affirmed their existing protocols while encouraging staff to remain alert.
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