Spanish antiquities raids

Spanish police have arrested 52 people and seized 300,000 archaeological artefacts they describe as "of great historic and economic value".

Officers say the items were seized in 68 raids across Spain at 31 sites of Iberian, Roman, Visigoth and Arab cultures.

The raids uncovered objects like bronze statues, ancient coins and columns from digs across the south.

Lots and lots of smaller items, as well -- of the sort that is easy to sell, and not distinctive enough to draw attention. From the BBC.

Posted by David on February 8, 2007 12:37 PM