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Museums employ various security measures to prevent thefts, including reinforced display cases, CCTV surveillance, and security guards. Despite these efforts, high-value items like Queen Nazli's necklace can still be targeted, often by organised criminals. The Vienna theft highlights the ongoing challenge of protecting precious artefacts.
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