By Mehmet Hatipoglu
AYDIN, Turkey (AA) - A total of 155 pieces of historical artifacts were seized in an operation in western Turkey, security sources said Saturday.
Anti-smuggling and organized crime teams launched an operation at a suspect's address in the Nazilli district of Aydin province.
Police seized statues, oil lamps and rings belonging to the Seljuk, Roman and Ottoman periods, and 2,300 coins.
A suspect only identified by the initials N.A. was arrested.