France — Gang hits two Besançon gold factories; all 54 kg recovered

Armed robbers hit two gold-jewellery factories in Besançon, France, on November 3, 2026.

They took about 54 kilograms of gold, worth more than €6 million.

Eight people aged 26 to 57 are charged over these raids and one in December 2025, including attempted murder by an organised gang.

Two were already wanted, each sentenced in absentia to 18 years for armed robbery.

Prosecutors say all of the gold has been recovered.