North Macedonia

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North Macedonia charges 8 for antiquities smuggling (Rocky Mountain Outlook)

SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Eight men have been charged in connection with an antiquities smuggling case in North Macedonia, where ancient artifacts were ...

The alleged illegal excavations and sales occurred in 2020 and 2021. All eight were charged with destruction of archaeological sites and violating laws protecting antiquities,. The two alleged ringleaders were also charged with forming a criminal organization, and potentially face a combined maximum penalty of 30 years in prison.

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