Nearly 500 historical artifacts seized in SW Turkey

Nearly 500 historical artifacts seized in SW Turkey

6 suspects arrested for alleged smuggling in Denizli province

By Sebahatdin Zeyrek

DENIZLI, Turkey (AA) - Nearly 500 historical artifacts were seized in Turkey's southwestern province of Denizli on Tuesday.

The provincial gendarmerie forces carried out an operation after receiving a tip that two people were trying to sell historical artifacts in two different districts.

Gendarmerie forces seized 442 coins, 17 rings, one statue head, a lachrymatory bottle and 15 other historical objects.

While the objects were delivered to the museum directorate, six suspects were arrested on charges of smuggling.



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