Spanish police seize ancient jewelry worth $64m taken from Ukraine
Five people who were trying to sell the pieces in Spain have been arrested, police say. Spanish police say they have seized gold jewelry and other ... Spanish police have seized 11 ancient jewelry and other precious artefacts from Ukraine, worth $64m, which were removed from Ukraine illegally in 2016. The pieces, dating back to the Greco-Scythian period between the 8th and 4th centuries BC, were smuggled out of Ukraine after being briefly exhibited at a museum in Kyiv. Three Spaniards and two Ukrainians have been arrested in connection with the attempted sale of the artefacts, one of whom is an Orthodox priest. The treasures are part of Ukraine's national heritage and have been seized by police since 2021.
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Five people who were trying to sell the pieces in Spain have been arrested, police say.
Spanish police say they have seized gold jewelry and other precious artefacts that were removed from Ukraine illegally in 2016.
The 11 pieces dating from the Greco-Scythian period between the 8th and 4th centuries BC, include intricate necklaces, bracelets and earrings.
The treasures were smuggled out of Ukraine after being briefly exhibited at a museum in Kyiv, Madrid National Police said on Monday in a statement.
Three Spaniards and two Ukrainians have been arrested in connection with the attempted sale of the artefacts, one of whom is an Orthodox priest.
Police said the treasures constitute a part of Ukraine’s national heritage.
Police have been on the trail of the thieves since 2021 when one of…
Topik: Crime, Ukraine, Russia-Ukraine War