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Thanks to DNA analysis found on an object outside the museum, authorities managed to arrest four suspects, three of whom were linked to previous break-ins in Germany and neighbouring Austria dating back to 2014.
BERLIN - Investigators looking into the theft of hundreds of ancient gold coins from a German museum have found lumps of gold that appear to have resulted from part of the treasure being melted down, but still hold out hope of finding the rest intact, officials said Thursday. Four suspects were arrested on Tuesday over the…