Thieves used explosives to break into the Drents Museum in the early hours, stealing three Dacian royal bracelets and the golden Cotofenesti helmet from the “Dacia – Empire of Gold and Silver” exhibit.

The museum’s director, Harry Tupan, called it the most significant incident in its 170-year history.

While no injuries occurred, the building sustained damage, the Local 12 news has reported.

Police and investigative agencies are working to recover the artifacts and apprehend the suspects.

Written by B.C. Begley