2 suspects in Louvre heist placed under formal investigation

PARIS, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- Two men suspected of involvement in the recent jewel heist at the Louvre Museum have been placed under formal investigation and remanded in custody, French broadcaster BFMTV reported Wednesday evening.

The suspects, both in their 30s, were detained on Saturday evening and have "partially admitted" their involvement in the crime, Paris Prosecutor Laure Beccuau said earlier in the day, a