【】reports at least 16 people (
Several suspects were detained by authorities in Paris on Monday morning in connection with the robbery of Kim Kardashian West, which took place back in October. 。
Months after Kardashian West was held at gunpoint and robbed of more than $10 million in jewelry at her hotel while in Paris for fashion week, the 。 Associated Press 。Associated Press 。reports at least 16 people ( 。CNN 。
and other sources report 17) have been arrested and are being held for questioning in relation to the crime. 。SEE ALSO:Kim recalls the Paris robbery in this emotional 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' trailer 。
The ages of the suspects range from 23 to 72 years old, and according to a Paris police official, those arrested have a history of prior robberies and other criminal offenses. 。
The arrests began around 6 a.m. on Monday in locations around Paris and the south of France. During their investigation, officials discovered various firearms, including an automatic pistol, and 140,000 euros ($147,500) in cash. 。
By signing up you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. 。 Thanks for signing up! 。"These arrests are a nice surprise because we might be able to find the jewels," he told the French magazine 。
L'Express 。 on Monday. 。
Though Kardashian West had remained silent in the months following the robbery, she was recently seen recalling the situation in a preview for 。
Keeping Up With the Kardashians.。
Days earlier, the reality television star also made a long-awaited return to social media, posting her first official Instagram since the events unfolded — a photograph of her with her husband, Kanye West, and their two children.。
View this post on Instagram 。
According to media reports, in addition to reviewing footage from nearby surveillance cameras, police were able to locate the robbery suspects after testing DNA evidence found at the residence. 。
The suspects can now be held for up to 96 hours until police have to charge them or release them from custody. 。
Mashable reached out to Kardashian West's publicist for comment. 。
Mashable reached out to Kardashian West's publicist for comment.。
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