A statement by the Macedonian police reports that they have carried out raids across the country and arrested 17 people, including two state museum employees, for alleged involvement in an antiquities looting gang (Associated Press, 'Macedonian police hold 17 over antiquities looting', May 1, 2013). A number of archaeological artefacts were confiscated, including pottery, a clay female figurine and 121 coins. Fourteen church icons were also seized.
The arrests and seizures took place late Tuesday after raids on 23 homes and business premises in the capital Skopje and four other cities. The suspects include a police officer. Authorities are also seeking two Serbian nationals suspected of involvement in the ring that allegedly sought to sell the antiquities abroad.
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