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Illegal antiques export to The Netherlands intercepted

Mon, Mar 15 2010 13:02 CET

byRene Beekman

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Illegal antiques export to The Netherlands intercepted

 
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Bulgarian police have uncovered many archeological artifacts, suspected to be intended for export, at the home of a 24-year-old Bulgarian in Bourgas.

Police found the artifacts in a search of the man's home after he had appeared to have tried to mail archeological artifacts to The Netherlands, a media statement from the Bulgarian Interior Ministry said.

Customs officers at the Sofia Airport had found two packages, destined for The Netherlands, containing "many ancient and medieval items," Bulgarian police said, without providing further details about the content of the packages.

When police searched the home of the 24-year-old sender in Bourgas, police found two metal detectors, an ancient iron sword, an ancient bronze vessel and more than 100 different items of archaeological value, including coins and pottery.

The man was well-known in archaeological circles, according to the police, as he was said to have searched for artifcats in several places in the country and allegedly had bought items of cultural and historical value.

A pre-trial investigation had been started, police said.

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