Four arrested after being caught metal detecting at historic monument

Johnny Amos (2022). Four arrested after being caught metal detecting at historic monument. East Anglian Daily Times. 14 October.

Illegal metal detecting at Richborough Roman fort near Sandwich leads to increased security

Rhys Griffiths (2022). Illegal metal detecting at Richborough Roman fort near Sandwich leads to increased security. Kent Online. 10 October.

National Trust 'concerned' as 100 metal detecting holes appear at Magna Carta site

Emma Pengelly (2021). National Trust 'concerned' as 100 metal detecting holes appear at Magna Carta site. Surrey Live. 27 March.

Antonine Wall metal detectorists sought by police

Alison Campsie (2021). Antonine Wall metal detectorists sought by police. The Scotsman. 26 March.

Police probe following damage at Bonnybridge World Heritage Site

Jonathon Reilly (2021). Police probe following damage at Bonnybridge World Heritage Site. The Falkirk Herald. 25 March.

Museums buy more Treasure finds as metal detecting discoveries soar

Laura Chesters (2021). Museums buy more Treasure finds as metal detecting discoveries soar. Antiques Trade Gazette. 23 March.

Artefacts feared stolen after illegal metal detecting at medieval castle

Nick Humphreys (2021). Artefacts feared stolen after illegal metal detecting at medieval castle. Shropshire Star. 16 March.

Metal detectorist guards £100k hoard of silver for two sleepless nights over 'nighthawk' fears

Yohannes Lowe (2020). Metal detectorist guards £100k hoard of silver for two sleepless nights over 'nighthawk' fears. The Telegraph. 3 August.

Spanish police recover ancient treasure from alleged looter

Sam Jones (2020). Spanish police recover ancient treasure from alleged looter. The Guardian. 2 August.

Police warn of illegal metal detecting at Castle Hill, Shaftesbury

Ellie Maslin (2020). Police warn of illegal metal detecting at Castle Hill, Shaftesbury. Dorset Echo. 20 May.

Commune police chief jailed over looted artefacts

Khouth Sophak Chakrya (2020). Commune police chief jailed over looted artefacts. The Phnom Penh Post. 9 February.

Antiquities hunters arrested in Preah Vihear

Khmer Times (2020). Antiquities hunters arrested in Preah Vihear. Khmer Times. 6 February.

Metal-detecting trend boosts `treasure' discoveries as numbers hit a record for second year running

Laura Chesters (2018). Metal-detecting trend boosts `treasure' discoveries as numbers hit a record for second year running. Antiques Trade Gazette. 13 December.

Man trying to smuggle over 200 Byzantine-era artifacts detained in southern Turkey

Daily Sabah (2018). Man trying to smuggle over 200 Byzantine-era artifacts detained in southern Turkey. Daily Sabah. 8 January.

The legally murky hobby of metal detecting in Nova Scotia

Cory Funk (2017). The legally murky hobby of metal detecting in Nova Scotia. The Signal. 24 November.

'Detectorist' finds on the rise as treasure hunters are inspired by TV shows

Olivia Rudgard (2017). 'Detectorist' finds on the rise as treasure hunters are inspired by TV shows. The Telegraph. 22 November.

Romanian Police recover 5,000 archaeological artifacts from treasure hunters

Romania Insider (2017). Romanian Police recover 5,000 archaeological artifacts from treasure hunters. Romania Insider. 11 October.

Nighthawks cause damage at scheduled monument

Northumberland Gazette (2017). Nighthawks cause damage at scheduled monument. Northumberland Gazette. 6 October.

'Nighthawk' artefacts hunters hit Hadrian's Wall area Roman site

Stuart Minting (2017). 'Nighthawk' artefacts hunters hit Hadrian's Wall area Roman site. The Northern Echo. 28 September.

Un detenido por robar piezas arqueológicas del yacimiento íbero de Ulldecona

One detained for stealing archaeological pieces from Iberian site of Ulldecona

"La Vanguardia" (2017). Un detenido por robar piezas arqueológicas del yacimiento íbero de Ulldecona. La Vanguardia. 24 September.

Illegal treasure-hunter arrested in Crete

eKathimerini (2017). Illegal treasure-hunter arrested in Crete. eKathimerini. 31 August.

Illegal detectorists targeting Gloucestershire farmland

BBC News (2017). Illegal detectorists targeting Gloucestershire farmland. BBC News. 17 July.

Row over bronze age bracelet found in Meon Valley

Hampshire Chronicle (2017). Row over bronze age bracelet found in Meon Valley. Hampshire Chronicle. 14 June.

Romanian police recover Dacian and Roman coins stolen from Hunedoara fortresses

Romania Insider (2017). Romanian police recover Dacian and Roman coins stolen from Hunedoara fortresses. Romania Insider. 12 June.

Illegal metal detectors damage 3,000-year-old wooden road

Ryan Nugent (2017). Illegal metal detectors damage 3,000-year-old wooden road. Irish Independent. 2 June.

Bulgaria recovers over 5,000 antiquities in joint anti-smuggling op with Turkey, France

AFP (2017). Bulgaria recovers over 5,000 antiquities in joint anti-smuggling op with Turkey, France. Daily Sabah. 26 May.

Greek Police Arrest 3 Antiquity Smugglers at Grevena

Philip Chrysopoulos (2017). Greek Police Arrest 3 Antiquity Smugglers at Grevena. Greek Reporter. 21 May.

Italy's 'Art Squad' charges hoarder of rare Roman coins

Catherine Edwards (2017). Italy's 'Art Squad' charges hoarder of rare Roman coins. The Local. 24 March.

Ancient monuments damaged by modern day life

Noel Baker (2017). Ancient monuments damaged by modern day life. Irish Examiner. 7 March.

Was ancient church at Santon Downham, near Thetford, targeted by nighthawks?

Chris Bishop (2017). Was ancient church at Santon Downham, near Thetford, targeted by nighthawks?. Eastern Daily Press. 6 March.

Antiquities theft from second temple period prevented in central Israel

Daniel K. Eisenbud (2017). Antiquities theft from second temple period prevented in central Israel. The Jerusalem Post. 6 March.

Policeman sacked for keeping gold coin proceeds

BBC News (2017). Policeman sacked for keeping gold coin proceeds. BBC News. 20 February.

Family catches antiquity thief in the act

Arutz Sheva (2017). Family catches antiquity thief in the act. Arutz Sheva. 20 February.

Reports of illegal metal detecting near the historic Weeting Castle

Rebecca Murphy (2017). Reports of illegal metal detecting near the historic Weeting Castle. Watton & Swaffham Times. 13 February.

Jóvenes expoliadores saquean yacimientos de la Comunitat Valenciana y lo difunden por internet

Young looters sack sites in the Comunitat Valenciana and sell them on the internet

J. A. Marrahí (2017). Jóvenes expoliadores saquean yacimientos de la Comunitat Valenciana y lo difunden por internet. Las Provincias. 13 February.

Metal detectorists urged to 'brush up on skills' to avoid damaging treasures

Jody Harrison (2017). Metal detectorists urged to 'brush up on skills' to avoid damaging treasures. The Herald. 7 February.

Antiquities robber caught red-handed in a Byzantine site

Elisha Ben Kimon (2017). Antiquities robber caught red-handed in a Byzantine site. Ynet News. 7 February.

Norfolk policeman who sold gold coins he found could face suspended sentence

Eastern Daily Press (2017). Norfolk policeman who sold gold coins he found could face suspended sentence. Eastern Daily Press. 25 January.

Artifact trafficking and the battle to stop it: 'It's open season'

Rami al-Khattib (2016). Artifact trafficking and the battle to stop it: 'It's open season'. Syria Direct. 8 December.

'Outrage' at damage to Cissbury Ring

Worthing Herald (2016). 'Outrage' at damage to Cissbury Ring. Worthing Herald. 25 November.

Britain is in the middle of a treasure-hunting boom

The Economist (2016). Britain is in the middle of a treasure-hunting boom. The Economist. 12 November.

Tomb raiders jailed in Liaoning Province

Xinhua (2016). Tomb raiders jailed in Liaoning Province. Shanghai Daily. 17 August.

Conservators issue warning after reports of metal detecting at Link Common

Malvern Observer (2016). Conservators issue warning after reports of metal detecting at Link Common. Malvern Observer. 5 July.

Metal detectorist who struck gold with Bronze Age ring during illegal search is fined after touting it to a museum

The Telegraph (2016). Metal detectorist who struck gold with Bronze Age ring during illegal search is fined after touting it to a museum. The Telegraph. 27 June.

Treasure hunter fined for stealing ancient gold ring

Mid Sussex Times (2016). Treasure hunter fined for stealing ancient gold ring. Mid Sussex Times. 23 June.

Greek Police Dismantle Drug Ring Including 3 Army Officers

Philip Chrysopoulos (2016). Greek Police Dismantle Drug Ring Including 3 Army Officers. Greek Reporter. 14 June.

Tricornios contra expoliadores

Tricorns Against Plunder

E. Gancedo (2016). Tricornios contra expoliadores. Diario de León. 8 June.

Archaeologists frustrated as 'Night hawks' swoop on East Hampshire dig

Petersfield Post (2016). Archaeologists frustrated as 'Night hawks' swoop on East Hampshire dig. Petersfield Post. 6 June.

Found a rare coin? Beware, it could be a fake

Lincolnshire Echo (2016). Found a rare coin? Beware, it could be a fake. Lincolnshire Echo. 4 June.

Two metal detecting friends fall out over which of them discovered a haul of 1,600 Roman coins worth £8,000 buried beneath a remote field

Alex Matthews (2015). Two metal detecting friends fall out over which of them discovered a haul of 1,600 Roman coins worth £8,000 buried beneath a remote field. The Daily Mail. 7 December.

History wars: archaeologists battle to save our heritage from the nighthawks

Mark Horton (2015). History wars: archaeologists battle to save our heritage from the nighthawks. The Conversation. 14 October.

Antiquities theft thwarted near Beit Shemesh in late night helicopter chase

Hayah Goldlist-Eichler (2015). Antiquities theft thwarted near Beit Shemesh in late night helicopter chase. The Jerusalem Post. 30 July.

Essex Police leads national campaign targeting illegal treasure hunters

Will Lodge (2015). Essex Police leads national campaign targeting illegal treasure hunters. East Anglian Daily Times. 10 July.

The Treasure Debate

Bejay Browne (2015). The Treasure Debate. Cyprus Mail. 17 May.

Detecting trouble: The treasure hunters digging up our heritage

Maria Chiorando (2015). Detecting trouble: The treasure hunters digging up our heritage. Kent News. 28 March.

Digging for treasure: Is 'nighthawking' stealing our past?

Lauren Potts (2015). Digging for treasure: Is 'nighthawking' stealing our past?. BBC News. 21 March.

Antiquities seized in Rusaifa

YK (2014). Antiquities seized in Rusaifa. Petra. 2 December.

Treasure hunt at ancient temples in Guntur district

M. Srinivas (2014). Treasure hunt at ancient temples in Guntur district. The Hindu. 8 October.

Mystery holes on Malvern Hills are blamed on rogue metal detector enthusiasts

Robert Hale (2014). Mystery holes on Malvern Hills are blamed on rogue metal detector enthusiasts. Worcester News. 6 September.

LARPing Enters the Archaeological Record

Martin R. (2014). LARPing Enters the Archaeological Record. Science Blogs. 3 September.

Metal detector enthusiasts denied detecting by beach owner

Whitstable Times (2014). Metal detector enthusiasts denied detecting by beach owner. Canterbury Times. 1 September.