Turkey: 2 arrested over smuggling historical artifacts

Security teams confiscate 720 coins and 20 objects

By Savas Guler

KONYA, Turkey (AA) – Turkish security forces on Tuesday nabbed two suspects over smuggling historical artifacts.

Acting on a tip-off, the provincial anti-smuggling and organized crime unit stopped a vehicle for search in Konya province, said the sources, who asked not to be named due to restrictions on speaking to the media.

A total of 720 coins and 20 objects were seized and two suspects were arrested during the search.

* Writing by Seda Sevencan in Ankara

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