The Welsh Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Culture has welcomed news that arrests have been made following the burglary at St Fagans National Museum of History, describing the incident as “a crime against our national heritage.”
Commenting, Welsh Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and Sport, Gareth Davies MS, said:
“I was deeply concerned to hear about the brazen burglary at St Fagans. This is nothing short of a crime against our national heritage and culture.
“St Fagans holds priceless artefacts that tell the story of Wales, of who we are and where we came from. To see these treasures stolen in such a calculated and callous act is devastating, not only for the museum but for the whole nation.
“I am relieved that the individuals alleged to be responsible have now been arrested and charged, and I’d like to thank South Wales Police for their decisive action, and I hope that the stolen items can be recovered safely. People across Wales are sick and tired of seeing criminal behaviour, and they will rightly expect swift justice and tough punishment for those involved. Our cultural institutions and historic collections deserve the strongest possible protection, so that future generations can continue to take pride in them.”
