Kim Kardashian is "deeply relieved" after 16 people were arrested in connection with her gunpoint robbery in Paris.
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star was subjected to the terrifying ordeal back in October 2016 - where she had millions of dollars of jewellery stolen - and is reportedly pleased the French police have made some arrests
A source told Entertainment Tonight: "Kim is deeply relieved to know that this horrible ordeal will all come to an end soon."
But following coordinated raids at 6am today, the gang – which includes a ‘major thug’ in his 70s – are thought to have been rounded up.
"I welcome this with great satisfaction," said Mr Veil, who said he was due to discuss details of the raids with Ms Kardashian when she woke up in Los Angeles today.
"These arrests are a nice surprise because on the one hand, it will perhaps make it possible to find the jewelry," said Mr Veil.
"On the other hand, it puts an end to the outrageous speculation by some, who thought it was intelligent to pretend that this robbery was staged, or a publicity stunt organised by Ms Kardashian."
After months of detailed police work, DNA has now been found in the Hotel de Pourtales – also known as the ‘No Address’, which is close to the U.S. Embassy in the French capital
The forensics material matches that of a well-known armed robber with a number of convictions whom another officer described as a ‘major thug’.
A suspected ‘Mr Big’ has been partially identified as Pierre B ., a ‘career villain’ living in Grasse, in the south of France. All the others arrested were linked to him.
The 72-year-old is part of a diverse network of alleged criminals spanning different communities across France and Belgium
As well as Pierre B. – who made millions through counterfeit money – those arrested include three women, and two diamond dealers.
Some of the women are thought to have been involved in trailing Ms Kardashian around Paris before the October 3 heist.
A police source said: "Coordinated raids took place at 6am today. The suspects were arrested at addresses in greater Paris and in the Gard department.
"The oldest suspect is 72, while others are in their 50s and 60s. All are well known to the police."
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