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Museums employ various security measures to protect valuable artworks, including advanced alarm systems, reinforced display cases, and security personnel. The thieves in Messina managed to bypass these systems and force open a secure display box, highlighting the ongoing challenge museums face in safeguarding their collections against determined criminals.
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