Turkey nabs 2 suspects for smuggling historical artifacts

ANKARA

Turkish security forces said on July 2 they arrested at least two suspects for smuggling historical artifacts.

Gendarmerie teams conducted a raid at an address in the Altındağ district of Ankara province, according to a statement.

A total of 1,016 coins, a metal horse statue, a ring and two artifacts belonging to the Roman and Byzantine periods were seized.

The historical artifacts were confiscated and will be handed over to the Anatolian Civilizations Museum.