Two arrests for illicit trade in antiquities
- Written by E.Tsiliopoulos
Two men (aged 39 and 74) were arrested on Thursday morning in Gortina, Heraklion for illicit trade in antiquities.
Police officers are also looking for a 42 year old man for the same reason.
As officially announced by the Police, officers found during the operation:
- 12 icons from the 18th to mid 20th century
- 1 pistol
- 1 shotgun
- 1 bayonet
- 7 bullets
- 12 jackets
- 2 metal detectors
- 90 various antiquities
All antiquities were seized and the preliminary investigation continues by the Police.
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