Dozens of ancient artifacts seized in Greek island smuggling raid

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Dozens of ancient artifacts seized in Greek island smuggling raid

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Authorities in Greece have arrested six people on the island of Crete in connection with an alleged antiquities smuggling ring that was attempting to sell dozens of ancient artifacts, police said Thursday. The arrests came after a sting operation on Wednesday, during which the suspects were reportedly trying to sell a collection of antiquities. Investigators say the group operated as a coordinated criminal network, with cle…

A total of six people have been arrested - Those involved had rented a house in which they stored the antiquities and presented them to interested parties

6 people arrested in Crete - Among other things, figurines, vases and various other pieces of antiquities were seized, as well as a pistol, cartridges and quantities of drugs

A police operation in Crete has uncovered a criminal network of antiquities smugglers who were trying to sell ancient artifacts including a marble statue and ceramic vessels.

The prosecutor of Heraklion filed a criminal prosecution for forming and joining a criminal organization today among the six arrested yesterday for a major case of ancient theft in Crete.Read more...