Gold thieves in court: Schwerin process for Celtic treasure begins!

Gold thieves in court: Schwerin process for Celtic treasure begins!

Schwerin, Deutschland - A dramatic process is imminent that heats the minds in northern Germany: in the gold theft process, which ends on July 29, 2025 with the pronouncement of the judgment, three men from Schwerin and a suspect from Berlin are charged. They are accused of having stolen from the Manchingen Celtic-Römer Museum in November 2022 over 3.7 kilos of gold, including 483 coins and a larger lump of gold. This crime would not only be a simple theft, but it is about the largest Celtic gold treasure of the 20th century, the value of which, according to estimates, is a proud 1.7 million euros. However, a large part of the gold has been missing and the defenders demand acquittals for two of the accused, Ostsee-Zeitung reported.

The Celtic Gold Schatz, which around 100 BC. BC was discovered in Manching, was considered one of the main attractions of the museum and not only included the coins mentioned, but also a 217 gram of gold casting and three bronze rings. Unfortunately, the entire treasure was stolen during a break -in in November 2022, except for a coin that was overlooked. The slump was characterized by a rapid and precise implementation: the perpetrators deactivated by cutting fiber optic cables, the alarm system and were able to steal the valuables in a very short time. The theft was only discovered eight hours after the crime because the communication lines were cut. This throws a skill light on the outdated security measures, which, as in Wikipedia, enabled the theft.

A call to improve security

The incident has triggered a shock wave not only in Bavaria, but also beyond. From the findings of the burglary resulted in far -reaching measures to improve security standards in over 1,250 Bavarian museums. The Bavarian State Ministry of Science and Art has launched a comprehensive “five-point measures for more museum security”. The measures include the review of the critical infrastructure and the use of copies for valuable pieces in order to better protect them. Museums receive up to two million euros in support from the Free State. In many institutions, such as in Kelheim or at the Bavarian National Museum, new security measures have already been implemented to avoid future thefts (BR] (https://www.br.de/nachrichten/bayern/lehren-aus-keltengold-dieblet- von-Mermanching-bayerische-museen-chutz.udvl2ze).

City of Schwerin in crisis mode

Not only the gold theft is currently causing excitement in the region. Mayor Dr. Rico Badenschier has a budget lock because the household deterioration is expected by around eight million euros. As a result, expenditure may only be made for mandatory tasks and contractually bound services, while voluntary services are frozen. Fortunately, the city's investment projects are not affected by this lock, which spreads a little hope in this tense situation. This message comes at an unfavorable time for other planned projects in the city, such as the controversial development at the Ziegelsee, where city representatives have decided not to allow any greater development next to the memory.

In the middle of these challenges there is also positive news: the laying of the foundation for a new after -school building on the site of the old daycare center "daisy" was officially celebrated. With an investment of nine million euros, 352 childcare places will be created there in the future. The completion of the new day care center is planned for August 2026 and promises to further improve the support offers for families in the city.