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.