An international operation led by Europol has led to the recovery of 38,000 cultural artifacts and the arrest of 80 suspects
Gabriel Dumitrache
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Operation Pandora, conducted under the coordination of Europol and the Spanish Civil Guard, involved law enforcement from 23 countries and led to the recovery of some 38,000 cultural artifacts, including artworks and coins, and the arrest of 80 suspects. Among the artifacts recovered were Byzantine icons and Roman coins, and authorities also seized tools used for illegal excavations. Investigations continue and further arrests are possible.
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Operațiunea Pandora: Europol a recuperat 38.000 de artefacte furate
Mega-operațiunea Pandora din Europa: Poliția a intrat peste mafia hoților de bunuri culturale / România, pe harta operațiunilor
38.000 de artefacte culturale furate au fost recuperate de Europol, în urma operațiunii Pandora
Raport INTERPOL: 80 de arestări într-o amplă operațiune internațională împotriva traficului de obiecte de artă
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