The operation shows how Italy "still holds immense treasures that fall prey to ruthless diggers and traffickers," Carabinieri art squad commander General Vincenzo Molinese said.
ROME (Reuters) - Sixteen people were arrested and more than 3,500 artefacts were recovered as Italian police broke up what they called a ruthless network of archaeological looters and international traffickers in ancient Greek and Roman relics. | 07:26am
Sixteen people were arrested and more than 3,500 artefacts were recovered as Italian police broke up what they called a ruthless network of archaeological looters and international traffickers in ancient Greek and Roman relics.
A NYC assistant district attorney employs detective skills and prosecutorial powers to target those trafficking in stolen art and antiquities, restoring hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of treasures to their rightful owners.