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French police ‘stumble upon £13m stolen Picasso painting during drug raid’

French police discovered a stolen Pablo Picasso painting during a narcotics operation in the Paris suburbs. The artwork was found at a property alongside cash and luxury clothing. Authorities have authenticated the piece, shifting part of the investigation toward art theft.

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Police recovered a stolen Picasso painting during a drug raid near Paris.

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  1. Stolen Picasso Painting Recovered During Paris Drug Raid

    French police discovered a stolen Pablo Picasso painting during a narcotics operation in the Paris suburbs. The artwork was found at a property alongside cash and luxury clothing. Authorities have authenticated the piece, shifting part of the investigation toward art theft.

    What's confirmed:

    • French police recovered a stolen Pablo Picasso painting during a drug raid in the suburbs of Paris.
    • The painting has been authenticated.
    • The artwork was found alongside cash and luxury goods.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The painting is a portrait of Picasso's mistress and muse Marie-Thérèse Walter.
    • The artwork is valued between 12 and 15 million euros.
    • The raid took place in Champigny-sur-Marne.
    • The painting was originally taken from a storage facility.
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