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SANS employee in group facing charges for trade in historical, cultural valuables

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An employee of the Bulgarian State Agency for National Security (SANS) and three other persons have been detained on charges of trade in cultural and historical valuables.

Gold artefacts – two bracelets, а torc and a gold wreath have been found in their possession. The objects are dated to 4 c. BC.

Only one of the artefacts that were the property of the aristocracy was planned for sale at the price of 2 million euro.

An international expertise will be prepared for the treasure.




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