International Sting Uncovers Major Artifact Trafficking Network

Police in Bulgaria said they stopped a big crime group. This group moved stolen old things around Europe. The police worked with other countries to do this important work.

The police caught thirty-five people in seven countries. These people tried to sell old things from museums. About twenty people will be charged for money problems and selling old items.

This crime group worked for more than sixteen years. They worked in Europe, the Balkans, and the USA. The police found over one billion dollars that were not earned legally.

On Wednesday, police worked together in many countries. This included Albania, Bulgaria, and France. They also worked in Germany, Greece, Italy, and the United Kingdom.

The police searched many places, like homes and cars. They found over three thousand old things. These items are worth over one hundred million euros and included coins, weapons, and cash.