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The Rhone au Rhin canal along the Swiss border is being drained and searched after reports that pieces of stolen artwork have been seen floating on the surface. Investigators fear that part of the $1.4 billion collection of stolen artwork has been destroyed by the suspect’s mother.
Mireille Breitwieser 51, is being held for questioning by Swiss police after paintings were found cut to shreds in Mireille’s bedroom.