وكالة صدى نيوز
وكالة صدى نيوز
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More than 22,000 ancient artifacts have been confiscated in the U.S. state of Florida by American authorities. The items include statues, jewelry, weapons, and artistic pieces dating back thousands of years up to 1,000 years ago. The operation aims to dismantle networks involved in the smuggling of cultural property and to protect these items from theft and illegal trafficking. It is considered one of the largest such operations in the history of the Homeland Security forces. The location and timing of the recovered items have not been disclosed, nor have there been any announcements regarding arrests or charges. Authorities are working with experts to verify and document the authenticity of the artifacts and to return them to their original countries. They emphasize that the illicit trafficking of heritage items contributes to funding criminal activities and threatens global cultural heritage.
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