Three jailed for Auschwitz sign theft
Three men were jailed today for stealing the notorious 'Arbeit Macht Frei' ('Work Sets You Free') sign from the Auschwitz memorial site last year.
Their sentences ranged from six months to two-and-a-half years.
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Their sentences ranged from six months to two-and-a-half years.
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