Egyptian police arrest gang of stealing more than 50 “antiquities” after frequent visits to hotels
Egyptian police arrest gang of thieves – Xinhua reported that the Asus Provincial Police Station the middle of Egypt Four suspects arrested on suspicion of stealing archaeological treasures and confiscated 54 artifacts on Tuesday, Oct. 4, past
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The report stated that The Asus provincial police found the suspect’s behavior of the four suspects who had visited a local hotel to meet strangers. and exchange multiple bags
Egyptian police have arrested four people for smuggling stolen archaeological treasures and seized 54 ancient artifacts, it said in a statement on Tuesday. Police in central Egypt’s Assuit province suspected four people who frequently visited a hotel, met with strangers, and exchanged bags. /africainnews/
Officers then brought in to inspect the stolen artifacts hidden in the bag. therefore hasten to arrest and take legal action against this group of suspects who admit that they are actually doing the illegal trade in antiquities.
The country of Egypt, which is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. Facing the problem of illegal antiques trade for a long time and continuously Last week, Egyptian authorities recovered an ancient sculpture that had been smuggled for sale in Switzerland.
ภาพประกอบข่าว: The police stopped them and found stolen artifacts in their bags, the statement added. Legal action was initiated against the suspects, who admitted to smuggling and selling the ancient artifacts, it added. Home to one of the world’s oldest civilizations, Egypt has long been facing the problem of illegal trade in antiquities. Last week, Egypt recovered an ancient statue smuggled to Switzerland. (Xinhua)
ภาพประกอบข่าว: File Photo: The decorated wooden statue of the Royal Ka Guardian spirit of King Tutankhamun is displayed inside a glass cabinet at the Egyptian Museum as Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities celebrates World Tourism Day, in Cairo, Egypt, September 27, 2022. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany
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