Investigations into New York Financier Michael Steinhardt Reveal Delicate Politics Waged in the Cultural Sphere

Angelica Villa (2022). Investigations into New York Financier Michael Steinhardt Reveal Delicate Politics Waged in the Cultural Sphere. ARTnews. 25 October.

Suspicious fruit ship had 1,700 smuggled Egyptian artifacts on board, officials say Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/article267820872.html#storylink=cpy

Aspen Pflughoeft (2022). Suspicious fruit ship had 1,700 smuggled Egyptian artifacts on board, officials say Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/article267820872.html#storylink=cpy. Miami Herald. 25 October.

Statue of Aphrodite, 1,752 artifacts seized at Nuweiba Seaport

Mustafa Marie (2022). Statue of Aphrodite, 1,752 artifacts seized at Nuweiba Seaport. Egypt Today. 23 October.

Tunisia: Smuggling attempt of 18 antique artifacts foiled

The North Africa Post (2022). Tunisia: Smuggling attempt of 18 antique artifacts foiled. The North Africa Post. 21 October.

Idol Wing CID seizes three antiquity sculptures from handicrafts shop in Madurai

The Hindu Bureau (2022). Idol Wing CID seizes three antiquity sculptures from handicrafts shop in Madurai. The Hindu. 19 October.

FBI raids Metro Detroit gallerist accused of cheating clients over Ansel Adams photos

Robert Snell (2022). FBI raids Metro Detroit gallerist accused of cheating clients over Ansel Adams photos. The Detroit News. 14 October.

Egypt's police seize 54 stolen ancient artefacts

Xinhua (2022). Egypt's police seize 54 stolen ancient artefacts. Daily News Egypt. 4 October.

TN idol wing in Chennai seizes Chola-era idols, Thanjavur paintings from NRI's house

The News Minute (2022). TN idol wing in Chennai seizes Chola-era idols, Thanjavur paintings from NRI's house. The News Minute. 30 September.

Hundreds of ancient artifacts seized from home in northern Israel

The Jerusalem Post (2022). Hundreds of ancient artifacts seized from home in northern Israel. The Jerusalem Post. 29 September.

Idol Wing seizes 4 antique artefacts from Auroville

DT Next (2022). Idol Wing seizes 4 antique artefacts from Auroville. DT NExt. 19 September.

Pterosaur Skeleton Snatched From The Black Market By Police Shows Danger Of Illicit Fossil Trade

Jonathan Wolf (2021). Pterosaur Skeleton Snatched From The Black Market By Police Shows Danger Of Illicit Fossil Trade. Above the Law. 1 September.

Fossils Seized in Police Raid Demystify a Prehistoric Flying Reptile

Vimal Patel (2021). Fossils Seized in Police Raid Demystify a Prehistoric Flying Reptile. New York Times. 27 August.

Extremely rare Greek coin found in anti-smuggling operation

Greek City Times (2021). Extremely rare Greek coin found in anti-smuggling operation. Greek City Times. 16 August.

Detenida una pareja por robar el cáliz y la patena de la iglesia de Hinojedo

Couple detained for thect of chalice and paten from the church of Hinojedo

El Diario Cantabria (2021). Detenida una pareja por robar el cáliz y la patena de la iglesia de Hinojedo. El Diario Cantabria. 30 March.

Airport workers find 185 baby Galapagos tortoises hidden in suitcase

Sky News (2021). Airport workers find 185 baby Galapagos tortoises hidden in suitcase. Sky News. 29 March.

Attempted $14.7 M. Sale of Fake Works by Goya, Modigliani, and El Greco Comes to Light in Spain

Claire Selvin (2021). Attempted $14.7 M. Sale of Fake Works by Goya, Modigliani, and El Greco Comes to Light in Spain. ARTnews. 29 March.

Revealed: police barred from searching Queen's estates for looted artefacts

David Pegg, Rob Evans (2021). Revealed: police barred from searching Queen's estates for looted artefacts. The Guardian. 25 March.

Manhattan District Attorney's Office: Manhattan D.A.'S Office Returns Pair Of Statues Seized Pursuant To The Investigation Of Subhash Kapoor

Patch (2021). Manhattan District Attorney's Office: Manhattan D.A.'S Office Returns Pair Of Statues Seized Pursuant To The Investigation Of Subhash Kapoor. Patch. 25 March.

Greek Police recover `exceptional' ancient statue from a smuggler

Greek City Times (2021). Greek Police recover `exceptional' ancient statue from a smuggler. Greek City Times. 20 March.

Emperor's Mosaic Displayed in Italy After Stint as NYC Table

Paolo Santalucia, Nicole Winfield (2021). Emperor's Mosaic Displayed in Italy After Stint as NYC Table. The Jewish Voice. 20 March.

French treasure hunter allegedly looted thousands of artifacts

Amanda Woods (2020). French treasure hunter allegedly looted thousands of artifacts. New York Post. 16 December.

Berlin police raid homes and shops over theft of 100kg gold coin

Associated Press (2020). Berlin police raid homes and shops over theft of 100kg gold coin. The Guardian. 16 December.

Flemish archaeological find turns out to be stolen French treasure

Alan Hope (2020). Flemish archaeological find turns out to be stolen French treasure. The Brussels Times. 16 December.

Archaeological Unit of Rafah Land Port, Custom Authorities succeeded in seizing 9 archaeological coins

Egypt Today (2020). Archaeological Unit of Rafah Land Port, Custom Authorities succeeded in seizing 9 archaeological coins. Egypt Today. 26 November.

Inside Rome's Secure Vault for Stolen Art

Alessio Perrone (2020). Inside Rome's Secure Vault for Stolen Art. Atlas Obscura. 10 November.

Stolen relics

Dawn (2020). Stolen relics. Dawn. 5 November.

Syrian authorities prevent smuggling of archaeological pieces

Prensa Latina (2020). Syrian authorities prevent smuggling of archaeological pieces. Prensa Latina. 4 November.

Antiquities recovered in 2015 in NYC given back to Pakistan

Associated Press (2020). Antiquities recovered in 2015 in NYC given back to Pakistan. The Washington Post. 3 November.

Four men charged after action at Port of Dover uncovers stolen antiques and rigged gambling table

Katie Boyden (2020). Four men charged after action at Port of Dover uncovers stolen antiques and rigged gambling table. In Your Area. 2 November.

French dealer sues over Egyptian stele seized on way to Tefaf New York

Vincent Noce (2020). French dealer sues over Egyptian stele seized on way to Tefaf New York. The Art Newspaper. 4 September.

Customs officials seize 25 antiques worth Rs 35.3 crore in north Bengal

Hindustan Times (2020). Customs officials seize 25 antiques worth Rs 35.3 crore in north Bengal. Hindustan Times. 27 August.

Spanish police recover ancient treasure from alleged looter

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

Morton: no todo arte sacro es de la nación

Morton: Not all sacred art is [property] of the nation

Selene Flores (2020). Morton: no todo arte sacro es de la nación. Milenio. 19 May.

500-year-old handwritten Bibles seized near Turkey-Greece border

Daily Sabah (2020). 500-year-old handwritten Bibles seized near Turkey-Greece border. Daily Sabah. 12 May.

Authorities Recover 19,000 Artifacts in International Antiquities Trafficking Sting

Theresa Machemer (2020). Authorities Recover 19,000 Artifacts in International Antiquities Trafficking Sting. Smithsonian. 8 May.

British Museum intercepts Mesopotamian fakes

AFP (2020). British Museum intercepts Mesopotamian fakes. Dawn. 7 May.

As looting slows, counterfeit antiquities are on the rise

Melissa Gronlund (2020). As looting slows, counterfeit antiquities are on the rise. The National. 6 May.

Former Commons photographer's home raided 'over stolen furniture'

Lisa O'Carroll (2020). Former Commons photographer's home raided 'over stolen furniture'. The Guardian. 14 February.

Egypt grapples with smuggling of artifacts

Mohamed El-Shamaa (2020). Egypt grapples with smuggling of artifacts. Arab News. 8 February.

Three arrested for selling artifacts

Roya News (2020). Three arrested for selling artifacts. Roya News. 5 February.

A Gaming Billionaire's Questionable Trove of Ancient Artifacts Is Raided by Bulgarian Authorities

Amah-Rose Abrams (2020). A Gaming Billionaire's Questionable Trove of Ancient Artifacts Is Raided by Bulgarian Authorities. ArtNet News. 3 February.

1,000-year-old Quran recovered from smugglers

Anadolu Agency (2019). 1,000-year-old Quran recovered from smugglers. Hurriyet Daily News. 3 August.

Rampant Antiquities Theft Threatens Cultural Heritage Around The World

David S. Anderson (2019). Rampant Antiquities Theft Threatens Cultural Heritage Around The World. Forbes. 31 July.

Antiquities recovered from illegal diggers in western Iran

Tehran Times (2019). Antiquities recovered from illegal diggers in western Iran. Tehran Times. 30 July.

Over 18000 Items Seized and 59 Arrests Made in Operation Targeting Cultural Goods

Europol (2019). Over 18000 Items Seized and 59 Arrests Made in Operation Targeting Cultural Goods. Europol. 29 July.

Turkish police find 400-year-old Torah in Aydın province

Daily Sabah (2019). Turkish police find 400-year-old Torah in Aydın province. Daily Sabah. 15 February.

Police uncover 'priceless' artefacts in drug search

Ruby Nyika (2019). Police uncover 'priceless' artefacts in drug search. Stuff.co.nz. 14 February.

4 ancient books depicting life of Jesus seized in Turkey's Denizli

Daily Sabah (2019). 4 ancient books depicting life of Jesus seized in Turkey's Denizli. Daily Sabah. 12 February.

Bid to smuggle antique statue in Peshawar foiled

The Express Tribune (2019). Bid to smuggle antique statue in Peshawar foiled. The Express Tribune. 8 February.

1,200-year-old Bible seized in southeastern Turkey's Diyarbakır

Daily Sabah (2019). 1,200-year-old Bible seized in southeastern Turkey's Diyarbakır. Daily Sabah. 5 February.

Art market `turns blind eye' to Hitler fakes

David Crossland (2019). Art market `turns blind eye' to Hitler fakes. The Times. 3 February.

Spanish Police Recover Hundreds of Plundered Artifacts

Hetq (2018). Spanish Police Recover Hundreds of Plundered Artifacts. Hetq. 20 December.

Garda search found stolen Bantry House painting hanging in Dublin home

Brion Hoban (2018). Garda search found stolen Bantry House painting hanging in Dublin home. The Southern Star. 14 December.

Iraqi Federal Police arrests 2 people attempting to sell pharaonic antiquities

Egypt Today (2018). Iraqi Federal Police arrests 2 people attempting to sell pharaonic antiquities. Egypt Today. 9 November.

Seized idols dumped in the open

R. Sivaraman (2018). Seized idols dumped in the open. The Hindu. 30 October.

Antique idols and pillars found buried in the house of Ranvir Shah's associate V Kiran Rao

Gladwin Emmanuel (2018). Antique idols and pillars found buried in the house of Ranvir Shah's associate V Kiran Rao. Mumbai Mirror. 6 October.

Painting seized at Poland border studied as possible Chagall

Associated Press (2018). Painting seized at Poland border studied as possible Chagall. Houston Chronicle. 7 September.

Seizure of Looted Antiquities Illuminates What Museums Want Hidden

Elizabeth Marlowe (2018). Seizure of Looted Antiquities Illuminates What Museums Want Hidden. Hyperallergic. 5 September.

Santorini Aphrodite retrieved in smuggling bust

eKathimerini (2018). Santorini Aphrodite retrieved in smuggling bust. eKathimerini. 5 September.

Egypt police arrest artifact gang in Cairo, seize ancient pieces: Ministry

Ayat Al Tawy (2018). Egypt police arrest artifact gang in Cairo, seize ancient pieces: Ministry. Ahram Online. 5 September.

US hands ancient Persian bas-relief back to Iran

PressTV (2018). US hands ancient Persian bas-relief back to Iran. PressTV. 5 September.

No place like the rightful home: FBI finds stolen ruby slippers from 'Wizard of Oz'

Kristine Phillips (2018). No place like the rightful home: FBI finds stolen ruby slippers from 'Wizard of Oz'. The Washington Post. 4 September.

Swiss prosecutor returns 'Mesopotamian' terracotta animal made by dealer's 11-year-old-daughter—along with 5,000 seized antiquities

Anna Brady (2018). Swiss prosecutor returns 'Mesopotamian' terracotta animal made by dealer's 11-year-old-daughter—along with 5,000 seized antiquities. The Art Newspaper. 31 August.

China launches nationwide crackdown on smuggling of relics, antiques

Siqi Cao (2018). China launches nationwide crackdown on smuggling of relics, antiques. Global Times. 17 July.

Ministry of Antiquities receives 116 antiques after failure to smuggle them abroad

Farah Tawfeek (2018). Ministry of Antiquities receives 116 antiques after failure to smuggle them abroad. Egypt Independent. 16 July.

Heritage chairs in Delhi: FIR filed

TNN (2018). Heritage chairs in Delhi: FIR filed. The Times of India. 15 July.

Customs withholds export cache, asks UT: Is it your heritage?

Aditi Tandon (2018). Customs withholds export cache, asks UT: Is it your heritage?. The Tribune. 10 July.

PA seizes 2,571 artefacts in Hebron

Middle East Monitor (2018). PA seizes 2,571 artefacts in Hebron. Middle East Monitor. 5 July.

Artefacts worth €40m recovered in raids across Europe

BBC News (2018). Artefacts worth €40m recovered in raids across Europe. BBC News. 4 July.

Italian police smash £30m international ancient artefact smuggling ring

John Phillips, Justin Huggler (2018). Italian police smash £30m international ancient artefact smuggling ring. The Telegraph. 4 July.

Police arrest 2 suspected illicit icon traders in Achaia

eKathimerini (2018). Police arrest 2 suspected illicit icon traders in Achaia. eKathimerini. 2 July.

Antique sarcophagus found by security forces in Alexandria

Walaa Ali (2018). Antique sarcophagus found by security forces in Alexandria. Egypt Today. 1 July.

Italian Police Forces Seize Stolen Egyptian Artifacts in Naples

Egyptian Streets (2018). Italian Police Forces Seize Stolen Egyptian Artifacts in Naples. Egyptian Streets. 23 May.

Turkish police teams recover nearly 300 stolen artefacts

Yeni Safak (2018). Turkish police teams recover nearly 300 stolen artefacts. Yeni Safak. 20 April.

FBI recovers stolen Marc Chagall painting 30 years after heist

Oscar Holland (2018). FBI recovers stolen Marc Chagall painting 30 years after heist. CNN. 13 April.

CBI seizes 81 antique artefacts; trader quizzed

Devesh K. Pandey (2018). CBI seizes 81 antique artefacts; trader quizzed. The Hindu. 12 April.

CBI busts antique smuggling racket, retrieves 81 artifacts

ANI (2018). CBI busts antique smuggling racket, retrieves 81 artifacts. Business Standard. 12 April.

Twisted Tale of Stolen Chagall Nears Ending

William K. Rashbaum (2018). Twisted Tale of Stolen Chagall Nears Ending. The New York Times. 12 April.

Bizman Ranvir Shah fails to appear before Idol wing CID in connection to stolen antique case

Gladwin Emmanuel (2018). Bizman Ranvir Shah fails to appear before Idol wing CID in connection to stolen antique case. Mumbai Mirror. 6 April.

Native American artifacts recovered, police say

Jim Schultz (2018). Native American artifacts recovered, police say. Record Searchlight. 2 April.

Greek police recovers Hellenistic-era statue from antiquities smugglers

Xinhua (2018). Greek police recovers Hellenistic-era statue from antiquities smugglers. Xinhua. 27 March.

The Marine Turned Prosecutor Busting Antiquities Thieves

Katie Zavadski (2018). The Marine Turned Prosecutor Busting Antiquities Thieves. The Daily Beast. 30 January.

PJ police recover unique Roman coin stolen over 30 years ago

The Portugal News (2018). PJ police recover unique Roman coin stolen over 30 years ago. The Portugal News. 25 January.

99 stolen 'artefacts' seized in Zarqa

The Jordan Times (2018). 99 stolen 'artefacts' seized in Zarqa. The Jordan Times. 24 January.

'Creepy' clown paintings seized by PSNI leaves them under time pressure to find rightful owner

Jilly Beattie (2018). 'Creepy' clown paintings seized by PSNI leaves them under time pressure to find rightful owner. Belfast Live. 23 January.

Police is still looking for Second World War army passport owner

Mamta Lulla (2018). Police is still looking for Second World War army passport owner. Red Deer Advocate. 22 January.

Police seize ancient Egyptian, Greek artifacts in Upper Egypt

Rana Atef (2018). Police seize ancient Egyptian, Greek artifacts in Upper Egypt. Egypt Today. 18 January.

Greece Asks for Repatriation of Looted Antiquities Seized by New York Authorities

Philip Chrysopoulos (2018). Greece Asks for Repatriation of Looted Antiquities Seized by New York Authorities. Greek Reporter. 18 January.

New York DA's Antiquities Trafficking Unit starts the new year with double seizures

Alexandra Bregman (2018). New York DA's Antiquities Trafficking Unit starts the new year with double seizures. The Art Newspaper. 15 January.

New York Antiques Dealer Phoenix Fine Art Raided on Suspicion of Selling Looted Artifacts

Henri Neuendorf (2018). New York Antiques Dealer Phoenix Fine Art Raided on Suspicion of Selling Looted Artifacts. ArtNet News. 11 January.

A Nose for Loot? Dogs Training to Sniff Out Stolen Artifacts

Owen Jarus (2018). A Nose for Loot? Dogs Training to Sniff Out Stolen Artifacts. Live Science. 9 January.

Two men arrested after drugs, ancient artefacts found in Paphos

Cyprus Mail (2018). Two men arrested after drugs, ancient artefacts found in Paphos. Cyprus Mail. 6 January.

Looted Antiques Seized From Billionaire's Home, Prosecutors Say

James C. McKinley (2018). Looted Antiques Seized From Billionaire's Home, Prosecutors Say. The New York Times. 5 January.

329 Smuggled Ancient Coins Seized in Cairo Airport En Route to France

Albawaba (2017). 329 Smuggled Ancient Coins Seized in Cairo Airport En Route to France. Albawaba. 26 December.

Bid to smuggle collectibles of Mohamed Ali family, King Farouq foiled

Egypt Today (2017). Bid to smuggle collectibles of Mohamed Ali family, King Farouq foiled. Egypt Today. 25 December.

Achilles' sword, Alexander bust among record Turkish police haul of 26,456 ancient artifacts

Daily Sabah (2017). Achilles' sword, Alexander bust among record Turkish police haul of 26,456 ancient artifacts. Daily Sabah. 21 December.

500-year-old Syrian rug seized in anti-smuggling op in Ankara

Daily Sabah (2017). 500-year-old Syrian rug seized in anti-smuggling op in Ankara. Daily Sabah. 20 December.

'Pandora', operación contra el expolio

'Pandora': operation against looting

Verónica Viñas (2017). 'Pandora', operación contra el expolio. Diario de León. 11 December.

Hurghada Airport thwarts smuggling of 102 artifacts

Egypt Today (2017). Hurghada Airport thwarts smuggling of 102 artifacts. Egypt Today. 9 December.

Cairo Airport thwarts smuggling of 28 historic coins

Egypt Today (2017). Cairo Airport thwarts smuggling of 28 historic coins. Egypt Today. 6 December.

Historical artifacts stolen from church seized in anti-smuggling op in southeast Turkey

Daily Sabah (2017). Historical artifacts stolen from church seized in anti-smuggling op in southeast Turkey. Daily Sabah. 5 December.

U.S. top court wary over allowing seizure of ancient Persian artifacts

Andrew Chung (2017). U.S. top court wary over allowing seizure of ancient Persian artifacts. Reuters. 4 December.

Police recover Buddha heads

Mengxi Gu (2017). Police recover Buddha heads. ECNS. 23 November.

Stolen John Lennon items recovered in Berlin

BBC News (2017). Stolen John Lennon items recovered in Berlin. BBC News. 21 November.

Thousands of archaeological items recovered by police in Spain

Karl Smallman (2017). Thousands of archaeological items recovered by police in Spain. EuroWeekly. 18 November.

Italy police confiscate millions of euros from Mafia-linked art dealer

German Press Agency (2017). Italy police confiscate millions of euros from Mafia-linked art dealer. Daily Sabah. 15 November.

464 historical artifacts seized by police in Fayoum

Egypt Today (2017). 464 historical artifacts seized by police in Fayoum. Egypt Today. 9 November.

The tricky process of returning Nazi-looted art

The Straits Times (2017). The tricky process of returning Nazi-looted art. The Straits Times. 6 November.

'Antique smuggler' booked by DRI: US Homeland Security starts investigation

Khushboo Narayan (2017). 'Antique smuggler' booked by DRI: US Homeland Security starts investigation. The Indian Express. 2 November.

DRI to seek US help to probe purchase of smuggled Indian artefacts in Hong Kong

Pratik Salunke (2017). DRI to seek US help to probe purchase of smuggled Indian artefacts in Hong Kong. Hindustan Times. 2 November.

Lebanon battles to get its treasures back

India Stoughton (2017). Lebanon battles to get its treasures back. Al Monitor. 1 November.

Hidden Treasures of Nazis' Art Dealer Finally Go on Display

Melissa Eddy (2017). Hidden Treasures of Nazis' Art Dealer Finally Go on Display. The New York Times. 1 November.

Hurghada airport officials foil attempt to smuggle 18th-century Coptic icon

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Hurghada airport officials foil attempt to smuggle 18th-century Coptic icon. Ahram Online. 29 October.

U.S. court suspends auction of ancient Iranian relief

Tehran Times (2017). U.S. court suspends auction of ancient Iranian relief. Tehran Times. 28 October.

Ancient Roman artifacts repatriated to Italy following ICE probe

ICE (2017). Ancient Roman artifacts repatriated to Italy following ICE probe. ICE. 20 October.

Found: A Mosaic From Caligula's Ceremonial Ship, Turned Into a Coffee Table

Sarah Laskow (2017). Found: A Mosaic From Caligula's Ceremonial Ship, Turned Into a Coffee Table. Atlas Obscura. 20 October.

'Stolen Salvador Dali' painting recovered in Lebanon

BBC News (2017). 'Stolen Salvador Dali' painting recovered in Lebanon. BBC News. 19 October.

Historical Porcelain Pots smuggling attempt

Egypt Today (2017). Historical Porcelain Pots smuggling attempt. Egypt Today. 19 October.

Larnaca CID seize stolen ancient Egyptian pot

Angelos Anastasiou (2017). Larnaca CID seize stolen ancient Egyptian pot. Cyprus Mail. 17 October.

Border guards seize ancient books on border with Crimea

Ukrinform (2017). Border guards seize ancient books on border with Crimea. Ukrinform. 16 October.

Border guards detain Briton who tried to smuggle collection of antiquities from Ukraine

Interfax Ukraine (2017). Border guards detain Briton who tried to smuggle collection of antiquities from Ukraine. Interfax Ukraine. 12 October.

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.

Bid to smuggle Mughal-era antiquities foiled

The Express Tribune (2017). Bid to smuggle Mughal-era antiquities foiled. The Express Tribune. 7 October.

Two works of Ottoman-era Turkish national painter seized 5 years after museum theft

Anadolu Agency (2017). Two works of Ottoman-era Turkish national painter seized 5 years after museum theft. Daily Sabah. 5 October.

Antique Idol Stolen From Cuttack Recovered In UP

Odisha TV (2017). Antique Idol Stolen From Cuttack Recovered In UP. Odisha TV. 29 September.

Manhattan District Attorney Says Antiquity Seized From the Met Should Be Returned to Lebanon

Eileen Kinsella (2017). Manhattan District Attorney Says Antiquity Seized From the Met Should Be Returned to Lebanon. ArtNet News. 26 September.

Looted statues, pottery returned to Italy after probe in NYC

Jennifer Peltz (2017). Looted statues, pottery returned to Italy after probe in NYC. The Province. 25 September.

Ottoman-era artefacts seized at Cairo airport to go to Museum of Islamic Art

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Ottoman-era artefacts seized at Cairo airport to go to Museum of Islamic Art. Ahram Online. 20 September.

Dozens of rare John Lennon prints discovered during police art theft investigation

Patrick Sawer (2017). Dozens of rare John Lennon prints discovered during police art theft investigation. The Telegraph. 19 September.

Authorities seize attempt to smuggle ancient guns to Turkey

Daily News Egypt (2017). Authorities seize attempt to smuggle ancient guns to Turkey. Daily News Egypt. 17 September.

Police seize stolen Aboriginal artefacts in raid

NITV (2017). Police seize stolen Aboriginal artefacts in raid. NITV. 14 September.

'Stolen art' and ammunition found in west Belfast

BBC News (2017). 'Stolen art' and ammunition found in west Belfast. BBC News. 14 September.

Stolen Aboriginal relics seized in NSW

Georgia Moore, Caroline Schelle (2017). Stolen Aboriginal relics seized in NSW. News.com.au. 13 September.

Police in Italy fight back against theft of art from churches

The Local (2017). Police in Italy fight back against theft of art from churches. The Local. 13 September.

Italy police recover $8.4m worth of stolen church art

The News (2017). Italy police recover $8.4m worth of stolen church art. The News. 13 September.

Priceless artefacts kept in dismal condition at Jaipur police station

Deep Mukherjee (2017). Priceless artefacts kept in dismal condition at Jaipur police station. Hindustan Times. 24 August.

Egyptian authorities foil attempt to smuggle Khedival-era antiquities to Saudi Arabia

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Egyptian authorities foil attempt to smuggle Khedival-era antiquities to Saudi Arabia. Ahram Online. 23 August.

Police seize ancient tapestry in southern Turkey

Yusuf Koyun (2017). Police seize ancient tapestry in southern Turkey. Andalou Agency. 21 August.

Attempt to smuggle 18th century artefacts foiled at Egypt's Hurghada port

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Attempt to smuggle 18th century artefacts foiled at Egypt's Hurghada port. Ahram Online. 17 August.

Deputies seek owner of three $5K sculptures uncovered in remote area of Utah County

Andrew Adams (2017). Deputies seek owner of three $5K sculptures uncovered in remote area of Utah County. KSL. 15 August.

Feds try to seize dinosaur skull, but doctor says he bought his fair and square

Kevin Krause (2017). Feds try to seize dinosaur skull, but doctor says he bought his fair and square. Dallas News. 10 August.

Rada seize smuggler with ancient coins at Mitiga

Libya Herald (2017). Rada seize smuggler with ancient coins at Mitiga. Libya Herald. 7 August.

6 stolen idols worth Rs 8 cr found in WB

DNA (2017). 6 stolen idols worth Rs 8 cr found in WB. DNA. 6 August.

U.S. tug of war over disputed relic from Lebanon

AFP (2017). U.S. tug of war over disputed relic from Lebanon. The Daily Star. 4 August.

Back-to-Back Looting Scandals Hit the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Katherine McGrath (2017). Back-to-Back Looting Scandals Hit the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Architectural Digest. 3 August.

Ancient Vase Seized From Met Museum on Suspicion It Was Looted

Tom Mashberg (2017). Ancient Vase Seized From Met Museum on Suspicion It Was Looted. The New York Times. 31 July.

Police arrest 5 in $20 million black market antiquities, tax fraud sting

Daniel K. Eisenbud (2017). Police arrest 5 in $20 million black market antiquities, tax fraud sting. The Jerusalem Post. 30 July.

Egypt foils attempt to smuggle collection of coins from different eras

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Egypt foils attempt to smuggle collection of coins from different eras. Ahram Online. 27 July.

Art thief caught with 'Aladdin's cave' of stolen goods after 20-year spree

Rory Mulholland (2017). Art thief caught with 'Aladdin's cave' of stolen goods after 20-year spree. The Telegraph. 24 July.

Palmyra artifacts recovered by Syrian Army

Leith Fadel (2017). Palmyra artifacts recovered by Syrian Army. AMN News. 14 July.

Top collector cries foul on Nazi memorabilia trove uncovered in Buenos Aires

Matt Lebovic (2017). Top collector cries foul on Nazi memorabilia trove uncovered in Buenos Aires. The Times of Israel. 5 July.

Syrian authorities seize four funeral busts in ISIS former centers in Palmyra

SANA (2017). Syrian authorities seize four funeral busts in ISIS former centers in Palmyra. ABNA. 1 July.

Huge Collection of Nazi Artifacts Discovered Inside Secret Room in Argentina

Matt Novak (2017). Huge Collection of Nazi Artifacts Discovered Inside Secret Room in Argentina. Gizmodo. 20 June.

Officials start fencing seized stone idols at Egmore govt museum

TNN (2017). Officials start fencing seized stone idols at Egmore govt museum. The Times of India. 17 June.

Qurans from Ottoman era seized at Cairo International Airport

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Qurans from Ottoman era seized at Cairo International Airport. Ahram Online. 17 June.

U.S. Moves to Seize Diamonds, a Picasso and Hollywood Films in Malaysian Case

Richard C. Paddock (2017). U.S. Moves to Seize Diamonds, a Picasso and Hollywood Films in Malaysian Case. The New York Times. 16 June.

2 arrested for trying to smuggle out antique idol

Millennium Post (2017). 2 arrested for trying to smuggle out antique idol. Millennium Post. 12 June.

Ancient artifacts from Mosul Museum found in IS home

G. H. Renaud (2017). Ancient artifacts from Mosul Museum found in IS home. K24. 6 June.

Notorious Italian art theft ring foiled by Swedish academic

Andrea Vogt (2017). Notorious Italian art theft ring foiled by Swedish academic. The Telegraph. 28 May.

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.

Ancient stone block discovered at illegal excavation site in Upper Egypt's Sohag

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Ancient stone block discovered at illegal excavation site in Upper Egypt's Sohag. Ahram Online. 18 May.

Antique Shivalinga recovered, two held

Kashi Prasad (2017). Antique Shivalinga recovered, two held. The Times of India. 15 May.

Police recover stolen ancient coins, lamps, other antiquities near Hebron

Jacob Magid (2017). Police recover stolen ancient coins, lamps, other antiquities near Hebron. The Times of Israel. 12 May.

Cultural crime: Asma Ibrahim narrates the sad tale of antiquities being stolen

The Express Tribune (2017). Cultural crime: Asma Ibrahim narrates the sad tale of antiquities being stolen. The Express Tribune. 10 May.

How an art museum in Russia became the target of Kremlin police raids

Nick Holdsworth (2017). How an art museum in Russia became the target of Kremlin police raids. The Christian Science Monitor. 3 May.

Stolen Second Temple period antiquities recovered in Samaria

Ido Ben Porat (2017). Stolen Second Temple period antiquities recovered in Samaria. Arutz Sheva. 25 April.

Smuggled Torah, artifacts seized in Turkey's northwest

Anadolu Agency (2017). Smuggled Torah, artifacts seized in Turkey's northwest. Hurriyet Daily News. 25 April.

Goldplated ancient Torah seized by Turkish security forces in antismuggling drive

Daily Sabah (2017). Goldplated ancient Torah seized by Turkish security forces in antismuggling drive. Daily Sabah. 17 April.

Uncertainty over status of ancient idols in DRI custody

Neha L.M. Tripathi (2017). Uncertainty over status of ancient idols in DRI custody. The Asian Age. 15 April.

Tesoros recuperados

Recovered Treasures

El Peruano (2017). Tesoros recuperados. El Peruano. 13 April.

Requisaron en Bolivia 17 piezas arqueológicas de Perú que iban hacia EE.UU.

17 archaeological pieces from Peru seized in Bolivia on their way to the US

RPP (2017). Requisaron en Bolivia 17 piezas arqueológicas de Perú que iban hacia EE.UU.. RPP. 13 April.

Mammoth tusk haul seized by Chinese customs

BBC News (2017). Mammoth tusk haul seized by Chinese customs. BBC News. 13 April.

Recuperan cabeza reducida y otros objetos de bienes arqueológicos

Shrunken head and other archaeological objects recovered

La República (2017). Recuperan cabeza reducida y otros objetos de bienes arqueológicos. La República. 8 April.

1,500-year-old 'antique' rots in court store room

Saibal Guptal (2017). 1,500-year-old 'antique' rots in court store room. The Times of India. 7 April.

Turkish gendarmerie confiscate smuggled Picasso painting in Erzurum

Daily Sabah (2017). Turkish gendarmerie confiscate smuggled Picasso painting in Erzurum. Daily Sabah. 6 April.

3 arrested for selling ancient artifacts in Istanbul

Daily Sabah (2017). 3 arrested for selling ancient artifacts in Istanbul. Daily Sabah. 27 March.

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.

Relic hunters loot murals in Shanxi temples

Yang Sheng (2017). Relic hunters loot murals in Shanxi temples. Global Times. 22 March.

Photos of Guercino painting, rolled up like a rug by thieves, reveal extent of damage

Emily Sharpe (2017). Photos of Guercino painting, rolled up like a rug by thieves, reveal extent of damage. The Art Newspaper. 22 March.

150 historic Palestinian coins seized in Cairo airport

Middle East Monitor (2017). 150 historic Palestinian coins seized in Cairo airport. Middle East Monitor. 22 March.

Russia's oriental museum takes custody of Roerich paintings seized in fraud probe

TASS (2017). Russia's oriental museum takes custody of Roerich paintings seized in fraud probe. TASS. 16 March.

Police Recover 67 Works Stolen in $2.6 Million Vienna Art Heist

Henri Neuendorf (2017). Police Recover 67 Works Stolen in $2.6 Million Vienna Art Heist. ArtNet News. 15 March.

Tunisian authorities foil smuggling of 15th-century Torah scroll

Roi Kais (2017). Tunisian authorities foil smuggling of 15th-century Torah scroll. Ynet News. 11 March.

Police Raid Artist's Berlin Studio, Confiscate Artwork

Isaac Kaplan (2017). Police Raid Artist's Berlin Studio, Confiscate Artwork. Artsy. 10 March.

Ancient book stolen in Syria seized in Turkey

Hurriyet Daily News (2017). Ancient book stolen in Syria seized in Turkey. Hurriyet Daily News. 8 March.

NCSO investigating possible stolen artifacts

Mike Leiby (2017). NCSO investigating possible stolen artifacts. White Mountain Independent. 7 March.

Tres detenidos por robar a la familia Borbón-Dos Sicilias

Three arrested for theft from the Borbón-Dos Sicilias family

Noticias de Gipuzkoa (2017). Tres detenidos por robar a la familia Borbón-Dos Sicilias. Noticias de Gipuzkoa. 6 March.

Police recover 195 ancient gold coins from Tonk in 3 months

TNN (2017). Police recover 195 ancient gold coins from Tonk in 3 months. The Times of India. 5 March.

Antique smuggling racket: Key idol smuggler held in police raid

Vijay Kumar Yadav (2017). Antique smuggling racket: Key idol smuggler held in police raid. Mid-day. 4 March.

Priceless 18th century icon seized in car trunk in Turkey's Adana

Fatih Karacali (2017). Priceless 18th century icon seized in car trunk in Turkey's Adana. Hurriyet Daily News. 22 February.

Police recover $25,000 sculpture from "art thieves gang"

Shaya Laughlin (2017). Police recover $25,000 sculpture from "art thieves gang". The Daily Telegraph. 16 February.

Italy Recovers 14 More Paintings, Including a Salvador Dalí, From Collection of Mafia Boss

Alyssa Buffenstein (2017). Italy Recovers 14 More Paintings, Including a Salvador Dalí, From Collection of Mafia Boss. ArtNet News. 13 February.

Albania stops smugglers of 230 ancient Apollonia artifacts

Associated Press (2017). Albania stops smugglers of 230 ancient Apollonia artifacts. The Pueblo Chieftan. 12 February.

DRI vs Nanda case: DRI recovered antique Mughal sculpture during searc

Virendrasingh Ghunawat (2017). DRI vs Nanda case: DRI recovered antique Mughal sculpture during searc. India Today. 12 February.

More antique wooden sculptures, carvings recovered from Nanda

Press Trust of India (2017). More antique wooden sculptures, carvings recovered from Nanda. The Indian Express. 12 February.

Urartu-era antiquities found in a truck in Hungary

PanArmenian (2017). Urartu-era antiquities found in a truck in Hungary. PanArmenian. 9 February.

Police seize 1 billion liras worth of Hellenistic jewelry in western Turkey

Daily Sabah (2017). Police seize 1 billion liras worth of Hellenistic jewelry in western Turkey. Daily Sabah. 7 February.

Van por 'ladrones' de vestigios mayas en Umán

Police go after 'thieves' of Maya ruins in Umán

Luis Fuente (2017). Van por 'ladrones' de vestigios mayas en Umán. Milenio. 5 February.

Najaf Police confiscates 35 artifacts hidden inside vehicle

Loaa Adel (2017). Najaf Police confiscates 35 artifacts hidden inside vehicle. Iraqi News. 5 February.

European countries are working together to tackle cultural property crime

James Ratcliffe (2017). European countries are working together to tackle cultural property crime. Apollo. 2 February.

Police seize 801 artifacts, preventing illegal sale in Sharqiya

Egypt Independent (2017). Police seize 801 artifacts, preventing illegal sale in Sharqiya. Egypt Independent. 2 February.

Missing Paintings Stolen by Mobsters to Return to Van Gogh Museum

Eileen Kinsella (2017). Missing Paintings Stolen by Mobsters to Return to Van Gogh Museum. ArtNet News. 2 February.

Art thieves suspected of Francis Bacon heist arrested in Madrid

The Local (2017). Art thieves suspected of Francis Bacon heist arrested in Madrid. The Local. 31 January.

Stacks of Stolen Historic Artifacts Seized in Acre

David Israel (2017). Stacks of Stolen Historic Artifacts Seized in Acre. The Jewish Press. 30 January.

Belarus plans to return Shishkin's painting to Russia

Belarus News (2017). Belarus plans to return Shishkin's painting to Russia. Belarus News. 30 January.

Ancient Assyrian artefacts discovered in raid on Islamic State safe house in Mosul

ABC Australia (2017). Ancient Assyrian artefacts discovered in raid on Islamic State safe house in Mosul. ABC Australia. 26 January.

SQ art squad seizes stolen Riopelle paintings

CTV (2017). SQ art squad seizes stolen Riopelle paintings. CTV. 25 January.

To catch a thief

Bennett Hall (2017). To catch a thief. Corvallis Gazette-Time. 25 January.

Belarusian experts to authenticate Shishkin's painting discovered near Minsk

Belarus News (2017). Belarusian experts to authenticate Shishkin's painting discovered near Minsk. Belarus News. 25 January.

Looted Syrian antiquities for sale in Denmark: police

The Local (2017). Looted Syrian antiquities for sale in Denmark: police. The Local. 24 January.

Smugglers captured trying to sell ancient artifacts

Ihlas News Agency (2017). Smugglers captured trying to sell ancient artifacts. Daily Sabah. 23 January.

Cyprus Police seize 1.383 artworks and antiquities during operation "Pandora"

Famagusta Gazette (2017). Cyprus Police seize 1.383 artworks and antiquities during operation "Pandora". Famagusta Gazette. 23 January.

Greek Antiquities Among 3,500 Illegally Obtained Objects Confiscated

Philip Chrysopoulos (2017). Greek Antiquities Among 3,500 Illegally Obtained Objects Confiscated. Greek Reporter. 23 January.

Europol: Nearly 250 arrests in Operation Bosphorus against smuggling of Turkish pistols via Bulgaria

The Sofia Globe (2017). Europol: Nearly 250 arrests in Operation Bosphorus against smuggling of Turkish pistols via Bulgaria. The Sofia Globe. 23 January.

Spanish Police Announce Arrests in Cultural Artifacts Ring

Associated Press (2017). Spanish Police Announce Arrests in Cultural Artifacts Ring. The New York Times. 22 January.

Una macrooperación de la Europol permite recuperar más de 3.500 obras de arte

A Europol macrooperation results in the recovery of more than 3,500 art objects

La Vanguardia (2017). Una macrooperación de la Europol permite recuperar más de 3.500 obras de arte. La Vanguardia. 22 January.

Stolen Panchaloha idols seized from trio on bike

TNN (2017). Stolen Panchaloha idols seized from trio on bike. The Times of India. 12 January.

Egypt retrieves 340 smuggled artifacts from Jordan

Egypt Independent (2016). Egypt retrieves 340 smuggled artifacts from Jordan. Egypt Independent. 26 December.

Customs officials can't tell antiquities from crafts they seize

Daily Trust (2016). Customs officials can't tell antiquities from crafts they seize. Daily Trust. 21 December.

ICE On Trail of Stolen Relics

Aaron Gilchrist (2016). ICE On Trail of Stolen Relics. NBC. 20 December.

Gardaí seize rare cup made from rhino horn in raid

Jimmy Woulfe David Raleigh (2016). Gardaí seize rare cup made from rhino horn in raid. Irish Examiner. 15 December.

Restituyen al gobierno mexicano 12 piezas arqueológicas incautadas en Italia

12 archaeological pieces seized in Italy are returned to the Mexican government

Periodico el Despertar (2016). Restituyen al gobierno mexicano 12 piezas arqueológicas incautadas en Italia. Periodico el Despertar. 14 December.

ICE and CBP return cultural artifacts to Italy

ICE (2016). ICE and CBP return cultural artifacts to Italy. ICE. 9 December.

Idol thieves' gang busted, two arrested in Bhagalpur

TNN (2016). Idol thieves' gang busted, two arrested in Bhagalpur. The Times of India. 6 December.

Jho Low Family Digs in to Stop 1MDB Asset Seizure by U.S.

Edvard Pettersson (2016). Jho Low Family Digs in to Stop 1MDB Asset Seizure by U.S.. Bloomberg. 6 December.

Swiss seize 9 relics allegedly stolen from Libya, Palmyra

Associated Press (2016). Swiss seize 9 relics allegedly stolen from Libya, Palmyra. The Daily Mail. 2 December.

Stolen Mummy Hand Makes Its Way Home

Megan Gannon (2016). Stolen Mummy Hand Makes Its Way Home. Live Science. 2 December.

U.S., Egypt Sign Agreement to Thwart Trade in Illegal Antiquities

Kristin Romey (2016). U.S., Egypt Sign Agreement to Thwart Trade in Illegal Antiquities. National Geographic. 2 December.

206 ancient silver coins seized from villagers in Vellore district

TNN (2016). 206 ancient silver coins seized from villagers in Vellore district. The Times of India. 30 November.

ICE HSI, Tamil Nadu Police arrest major India-based artifact smugglers

ICE (2016). ICE HSI, Tamil Nadu Police arrest major India-based artifact smugglers. ICE. 30 November.

4 idols stolen from TN temple seized, man, son arrested

TNN (2016). 4 idols stolen from TN temple seized, man, son arrested. The Times of India. 30 November.

Dozens of rare Islamic books seized at Cairo Airport on way to Doha authentic

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Dozens of rare Islamic books seized at Cairo Airport on way to Doha authentic. Ahram Online. 30 November.

Cyprus police coordinated Europe-wide Pandora operation to hunt down missing antiquities

Philip Mark (2016). Cyprus police coordinated Europe-wide Pandora operation to hunt down missing antiquities. Cyprus Mail. 12 November.

48 artifact smugglers caught in police probe

Park Ming-Je (2016). 48 artifact smugglers caught in police probe. Korea JoongAng Daily. 10 November.

Paphos mayor says he feel vindicated following archaeology arrests

Philip Mark (2016). Paphos mayor says he feel vindicated following archaeology arrests. Cyprus Mail. 10 November.

Antiquities seized

Rachael Gillett (2016). Antiquities seized. Cyprus Mail. 9 November.

Police Reclaim 4,500 Stolen Cultural Assets

KBS (2016). Police Reclaim 4,500 Stolen Cultural Assets. KBS World. 8 November.

FBI Art Crime Unit Uncovers Stolen Treasures

David Spunt (2016). FBI Art Crime Unit Uncovers Stolen Treasures. CBS. 7 November.

Four arrested for illegal antiquities trading

eKathimerini (2016). Four arrested for illegal antiquities trading. eKathimerini. 2 November.

Cops seize stolen Salt Lake idol on its way to Chandernagore

Tamaghna Banerjee (2016). Cops seize stolen Salt Lake idol on its way to Chandernagore. The Times of India. 1 November.

Smuggling racket busted, 11 idols seized

S Prasad (2016). Smuggling racket busted, 11 idols seized. The Hindu. 27 October.

Idol smuggler held, eleven panchaloha idols recovered

TNN (2016). Idol smuggler held, eleven panchaloha idols recovered. The Times of India. 27 October.

Ancient Hebrew Papyrus Seized from Looters, But Is It Authentic?

Owen Jarus (2016). Ancient Hebrew Papyrus Seized from Looters, But Is It Authentic?. Live Science. 26 October.

Ancient idols worth Rs 50 crore seized, 1 held

Web India 123 (2016). Ancient idols worth Rs 50 crore seized, 1 held. Web India 123. 26 October.

Police Recover 300 Million Yuan Worth of Stolen Sichuan Relics

Teng Jing Xuan (2016). Police Recover 300 Million Yuan Worth of Stolen Sichuan Relics. Caixin Online. 14 October.

Ritrovati tre quadri rubati a Roma nel 1983: "Opere di valore inestimabile"

Three paintings stolen from Rome in 1983 recovered: Priceless works

Roma Today (2016). Ritrovati tre quadri rubati a Roma nel 1983: "Opere di valore inestimabile". Roma Today. 14 October.

Police in Greece arrest 26 in bust of alleged antiquities smuggling ring

Helen Stoilas (2016). Police in Greece arrest 26 in bust of alleged antiquities smuggling ring. The Art Newspaper. 5 October.

Van Gogh paintings stolen from Amsterdam found in Italy

BBC News (2016). Van Gogh paintings stolen from Amsterdam found in Italy. BBC News. 29 September.

Antiques dealers arrested and $4.5m worth of ivory seized in New York

Gabriella Angeleti (2016). Antiques dealers arrested and $4.5m worth of ivory seized in New York. The Art Newspaper. 23 September.

Stolen Artifacts Found in Siem Reap

Mom Kunthear (2016). Stolen Artifacts Found in Siem Reap. Khmer Times. 22 September.

Treasure trove' of war photos, medals and memorabilia found among stolen loot in a thief's house - as police seek help to find the owners

Ollie Gillman (2016). Treasure trove' of war photos, medals and memorabilia found among stolen loot in a thief's house - as police seek help to find the owners. The Daily Mail. 22 September.

Piano di Sorrento, nascondeva reperti archeologici in casa: medico denunciato

Piano di Sorrento: Archaeological finds hidden in home, doctor implicated

Il Mattino (2016). Piano di Sorrento, nascondeva reperti archeologici in casa: medico denunciato. Il Mattino. 13 September.

Thirty works of art recovered in Torrevieja

The Leader (2016). Thirty works of art recovered in Torrevieja. The Leader. 11 September.

500 seized coins date back to ancient times: Customs dept

G.S. Paul (2016). 500 seized coins date back to ancient times: Customs dept. Tribune India. 7 September.

11th century Bible recovered in central Turkey

Daily Sabah (2016). 11th century Bible recovered in central Turkey. Daily Sabah. 30 August.

Old Master recovered and gang arrested in Marbella

John Smith (2016). Old Master recovered and gang arrested in Marbella. EuroWeekly. 29 August.

Valuable Ancient Jewelry Found in Private Home in Bulgaria's Nikopol

Novinite (2016). Valuable Ancient Jewelry Found in Private Home in Bulgaria's Nikopol. Novinite. 25 August.

Suspected Tomb Raider Gets Raided in Costa Rica

Jamie Lopez (2016). Suspected Tomb Raider Gets Raided in Costa Rica. The Costa Rica Star. 20 August.

Grevena man arrested over hoard of 184 antiquities

eKathimerini (2016). Grevena man arrested over hoard of 184 antiquities. eKathimerini. 11 August.

Italian customs seize huge haul of Roman artefacts

The Local (2016). Italian customs seize huge haul of Roman artefacts. The Local. 10 August.

Family of three charged over possession of illegal antiquities, drugs

eKathimerini (2016). Family of three charged over possession of illegal antiquities, drugs. eKathimerini. 9 August.

All you need to know about the idol smuggling racket worth crores

Sandhya Ravishankar (2016). All you need to know about the idol smuggling racket worth crores. Hindustan Times. 8 August.

Van Gogh and Monet paintings seized in 1MDB corruption investigation

AFP (2016). Van Gogh and Monet paintings seized in 1MDB corruption investigation. The Guardian. 23 July.

Italian police find €0.5 million of artefacts in art thieves' lair

The Local (2016). Italian police find €0.5 million of artefacts in art thieves' lair. The Local. 22 July.

Brazil's Museum of Stolen Beauty

Mac Margolis (2016). Brazil's Museum of Stolen Beauty. Bloomberg. 22 July.

Switzerland, Singapore Seize Art, Property After FBI Moves Against Fund Linked to Red Granite

Patrick Frater (2016). Switzerland, Singapore Seize Art, Property After FBI Moves Against Fund Linked to Red Granite. Variety. 21 July.

Prosecutors Expose Jho Low's Secret Schemes to Illicitly Acquire $137 Million in Art

Eileen Kinsella (2016). Prosecutors Expose Jho Low's Secret Schemes to Illicitly Acquire $137 Million in Art. ArtNet News. 20 July.

Deenadhayalan produced in CJM court in Srivilliputtur

S. Sundar (2016). Deenadhayalan produced in CJM court in Srivilliputtur. The Hindu. 14 July.

Ariyalur to America and back: How 2 antique idols returned

Yogesh Kabirdoss (2016). Ariyalur to America and back: How 2 antique idols returned. The Times of India. 12 July.

Police seize priceless 2,000-year-old Aphrodite statue in Istanbul

Doğan News Agency (2016). Police seize priceless 2,000-year-old Aphrodite statue in Istanbul. Hurriyet Daily News. 12 July.

Why confiscating idols alone will not break up the smuggling ring thriving in TN

Divya Karthikeyan (2016). Why confiscating idols alone will not break up the smuggling ring thriving in TN. The News Minute. 11 July.

DRI crackdown nets huge haul of red sanders, idols

S. Vijay Kumar (2016). DRI crackdown nets huge haul of red sanders, idols. The Hindu. 11 July.

Items smuggled under guise of iron goods

TNN (2016). Items smuggled under guise of iron goods. The Times of India. 11 July.

Police wait for ASI to inspect antiques

R. Srikanth (2016). Police wait for ASI to inspect antiques. The Hindu. 5 July.

Authorities combine to catch antiquities thieves

Arutz Sheva (2016). Authorities combine to catch antiquities thieves. Arutz Sheva. 4 July.

Over 200 artefacts recovered from idol smuggler's bungalow

R. Srikanth (2016). Over 200 artefacts recovered from idol smuggler's bungalow. The Hindu. 4 July.

Deenadayalan's aide held, 9 more idols seized

R. Srikanth (2016). Deenadayalan's aide held, 9 more idols seized. The Hindu. 27 June.

Connoisseur of art who turned temple raider

Srikkanth Dhasarathy (2016). Connoisseur of art who turned temple raider. The New Indian Express. 26 June.

Central Security Department in Tripoli retrieves artifacts stolen from Tripoli's Old Town

The Libya Observer (2016). Central Security Department in Tripoli retrieves artifacts stolen from Tripoli's Old Town. The Libya Observer. 24 June.

Over ten thousand stolen items con scated from Bullas antique collector

Murcia Today (2016). Over ten thousand stolen items con scated from Bullas antique collector. Murcia Today. 22 June.

Police recover 16 ancient artifacts, man detained

eKathimerini (2016). Police recover 16 ancient artifacts, man detained. eKathimerini. 21 June.

2 idols seized in Chennai could be from Tiruchi

The Hindu (2016). 2 idols seized in Chennai could be from Tiruchi. The Hindu. 20 June.

Connoisseur & Smuggler: The 84-year-old art dealer and his collection of 'stolen' idols in Chennai

Arun Janardhanan (2016). Connoisseur & Smuggler: The 84-year-old art dealer and his collection of 'stolen' idols in Chennai. The Indian Express. 20 June.

Spanish police nab 2 in possession of 10,000 stolen artworks

Associated Press (2016). Spanish police nab 2 in possession of 10,000 stolen artworks. The Daily Mail. 18 June.

TN temple officials see if seized idols match stolen ones

Press Trust of India (2016). TN temple officials see if seized idols match stolen ones. Business Standard. 17 June.

Chennai offices had no role in probe of stolen idols: ASI

K. Maniandan (2016). Chennai offices had no role in probe of stolen idols: ASI. The Hindu. 16 June.

Catching up with a master smuggler

R. Srikanth (2016). Catching up with a master smuggler. The Hindu. 15 June.

HR and CE Department ups security to protect temple assets, idols

Express News Service (2016). HR and CE Department ups security to protect temple assets, idols. The New Indian Express. 15 June.

Raid in upscale Jerusalem plaza uncovers hundreds of illicitly traded relics

I24 News (2016). Raid in upscale Jerusalem plaza uncovers hundreds of illicitly traded relics. I24 News. 15 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.

Slot machine mobster's confiscated collection goes on show in Reggio

Hannah McGivern (2016). Slot machine mobster's confiscated collection goes on show in Reggio. The Art Newspaper. 14 June.

Octogenarian's computer may hold key to big idol ring

A. Selvaraj (2016). Octogenarian's computer may hold key to big idol ring. The Times of India. 14 June.

Recovered Verona museum paintings put on show in Khanenko Museum in Kyiv

Interfax (2016). Recovered Verona museum paintings put on show in Khanenko Museum in Kyiv. Interfax. 13 June.

Police discover Qadafi's looted ivory dagger in Istanbul

Yeni Şafak (2016). Police discover Qadafi's looted ivory dagger in Istanbul. Yeni Şafak. 13 June.

Officials to carry out raids in idol smuggler's Karnataka properties

TNN (2016). Officials to carry out raids in idol smuggler's Karnataka properties. The Times of India. 13 June.

Guardia Civil puts a stop to internet sale of archaeological antiques

John Smith (2016). Guardia Civil puts a stop to internet sale of archaeological antiques. EuroWeekly. 13 June.

50 more idols, paintings recovered from smuggler

Express News Service (2016). 50 more idols, paintings recovered from smuggler. The New Indian Express. 12 June.

Stolen Ottoman-era artifacts recovered in Istanbul

Yeni Şafak (2016). Stolen Ottoman-era artifacts recovered in Istanbul. Yeni Şafak. 8 June.

The American Who Rescued The Saint

S. Vijay Kumar (2016). The American Who Rescued The Saint. Swarajya Magazine. 8 June.

ASI team inspects idols seized from smuggler

TNN (2016). ASI team inspects idols seized from smuggler. The Times of India. 7 June.

Driver smuggled antiquities in Norwegian Ambassador's car

Ari Soffer (2016). Driver smuggled antiquities in Norwegian Ambassador's car. Israel National News. 6 June.

Idol smuggling kingpin surrenders

News Today (2016). Idol smuggling kingpin surrenders. News Today. 4 June.

The feds' real-life Indiana Jones

Wesley Bruer (2016). The feds' real-life Indiana Jones. WTVM. 3 June.

FBI's Art Crime Team Recovers Thousands of Missing Pieces of Art, Artifacts

Scott MacFarlane (2016). FBI's Art Crime Team Recovers Thousands of Missing Pieces of Art, Artifacts. NBC. 3 June.

More idols found in Alwarpet house

Express News Service (2016). More idols found in Alwarpet house. The New Indian Express. 3 June.

Seized idols to be sent to Icon Centre for safekeeping

Vivek Narayanan (2016). Seized idols to be sent to Icon Centre for safekeeping. The Hindu. 2 June.

Idol smuggling gang busted

Vivek Narayanan (2016). Idol smuggling gang busted. The Hindu. 1 June.

Major haul of idols in Chennai city, 3 arrested

Web India 123 (2016). Major haul of idols in Chennai city, 3 arrested. Web India 123. 31 May.

Christie's auctions cardiologist Dr. Lahiri's artworks for $2,376,500

Rashmi Menon (2016). Christie's auctions cardiologist Dr. Lahiri's artworks for $2,376,500. The Economic Times. 18 May.

Italy busts gang smuggling looted archaeological treasures

AKI (2016). Italy busts gang smuggling looted archaeological treasures. New Kerala. 13 May.

Stolen artefacts: Cops to raid another warehouse

TNN (2016). Stolen artefacts: Cops to raid another warehouse. The Times of India. 4 May.

Armi, droga e reperti archeologici nel "box delle meraviglie": arrestato 32enne denunciata la moglie

Weapons, drugs, and archaeological finds in "box of wonders": 32 year old arrested, implicates wife

Corriere Salentino (2016). Armi, droga e reperti archeologici nel "box delle meraviglie": arrestato 32enne denunciata la moglie. Corriere Salentino. 29 April.

Police thwart sale of 600-year-old Torah in Istanbul

Daily Sabah (2016). Police thwart sale of 600-year-old Torah in Istanbul. Daily Sabah. 29 April.

US returning smuggled Buddha sculpture to Pakistan

APP (2016). US returning smuggled Buddha sculpture to Pakistan. The Nation. 27 April.

Minoan-Era Kouros Found in Heraklion Valued at 1.3 Million

A. Makris (2016). Minoan-Era Kouros Found in Heraklion Valued at 1.3 Million. Greek Reporter. 20 April.

Italy police stumble upon 'priceless' ancient artefacts

BBC News (2016). Italy police stumble upon 'priceless' ancient artefacts. BBC News. 15 April.

Leak Puts Focus On Lost Art Case

Jennifer Smith (2016). Leak Puts Focus On Lost Art Case. The Wall Street Journal. 14 April.

Ukraine recovers four stolen Dutch paintings

Nainets (2016). Ukraine recovers four stolen Dutch paintings. Reuters. 14 April.

FBI seizes art, documents from Santa Fe dealers

Andrew Oxford (2016). FBI seizes art, documents from Santa Fe dealers. Santa Fe New Mexican. 13 April.

'Valuable' artworks found three years after Kiltullagh church theft

BBC News (2016). 'Valuable' artworks found three years after Kiltullagh church theft. BBC News. 12 April.

Painting seized in Geneva after Panama Papers tip-off

Swiss Info (2016). Painting seized in Geneva after Panama Papers tip-off. Swiss Info. 11 April.

How the Panama Papers revealed Nazi-looted art

Sabine Oelze (2016). How the Panama Papers revealed Nazi-looted art. DW. 11 April.

Astadhatu idol of Lord Ganesh worth 25 crore recovered in Kaushambi, 6 held

Kapil Dixit (2016). Astadhatu idol of Lord Ganesh worth 25 crore recovered in Kaushambi, 6 held. The Times of India. 4 April.

Panchaloha idols seized

The Hans India (2016). Panchaloha idols seized. The Hans India. 3 April.

How to track down a missing masterpiece: A former FBI agent on the stings that recovered stolen paintings

Nigel Fardale (2016). How to track down a missing masterpiece: A former FBI agent on the stings that recovered stolen paintings. National Post. 1 April.

Bulgaria's Customs Capture Nearly 700 Archaeological Artifacts, Coins at Sofia Airport

Ivan Dikov (2016). Bulgaria's Customs Capture Nearly 700 Archaeological Artifacts, Coins at Sofia Airport. Archaeology in Bulgaria. 31 March.

World's most expensive plate seized in Turkey

Hurriyet Daily News (2016). World's most expensive plate seized in Turkey. Hurriyet Daily News. 22 March.

Antique dealer arrested for smuggling ancient sculpture

Jamie Schram (2016). Antique dealer arrested for smuggling ancient sculpture. New York Post. 22 March.

Another Gallery Is Raided in Antiquities Case

Tom Mashberg (2016). Another Gallery Is Raided in Antiquities Case. The New York Times. 18 March.

Law Enforcement Focuses on Asia Week in Inquiry of Antiquities Smuggling

Tom Mashberg (2016). Law Enforcement Focuses on Asia Week in Inquiry of Antiquities Smuggling. The New York Times. 17 March.

Ancient Statue Is Seized From Manhattan Gallery

Tom Mashberg (2016). Ancient Statue Is Seized From Manhattan Gallery. The New York Times. 16 March.

Federal Agents Seize What They Called an Illicit Antiquity Headed for Asia Week

Tom Mashberg (2016). Federal Agents Seize What They Called an Illicit Antiquity Headed for Asia Week. The New York Times. 15 March.

Federal Agents Raid Christie's, Seizing 2 Ancient Sculptures

Colin Moynihan (2016). Federal Agents Raid Christie's, Seizing 2 Ancient Sculptures. The New York Times. 11 March.

ICE recovers stolen Indian artifacts from major auction house ahead of Asia Week New York

ICE (2016). ICE recovers stolen Indian artifacts from major auction house ahead of Asia Week New York. ICE. 11 March.

Stolen artworks and archaeological artifacts seized as Bullas resident is arrested

Murcia Today (2016). Stolen artworks and archaeological artifacts seized as Bullas resident is arrested. Murcia Today. 9 March.

Police recover school's stolen artwork

Paula Ann Solis (2016). Police recover school's stolen artwork. Juneau Empire. 6 March.

Bid to smuggle antiquities foiled, two arrested

Sadia Qasim Shah (2016). Bid to smuggle antiquities foiled, two arrested. Dawn. 5 March.

French police seize painting attributed to Cranach, owned by the Prince of Liechtenstein

Vincent Noce (2016). French police seize painting attributed to Cranach, owned by the Prince of Liechtenstein. The Art Newspaper. 4 March.

Romanian police seize stolen archaeological treasures

AFP (2016). Romanian police seize stolen archaeological treasures. Phys.org. 29 February.

Stolen archaeological pieces seized in Qamishli

Syrian Radio & TV (2016). Stolen archaeological pieces seized in Qamishli. Syrian Radio & TV. 26 February.

Police seize 1 mln euros' worth of antiquities from three suspects

eKathimerini (2016). Police seize 1 mln euros' worth of antiquities from three suspects. eKathimerini. 26 February.

Archivan tras cinco años la mayor operación contra el expolio en décadas

Biggest operation against against plundering in decades shelved after five years

Juan Esteban Poveda (2016). Archivan tras cinco años la mayor operación contra el expolio en décadas. Ideal. 24 February.

Cops bust gang that targetted 21 temples, stole jewellery, cash

Pune Mirror (2016). Cops bust gang that targetted 21 temples, stole jewellery, cash. Pune Mirror. 13 February.

Un comerciante vendía vasijas y columnas romanas por internet

A vendor was selling Roman columns and vases on the internet

La Verdad (2016). Un comerciante vendía vasijas y columnas romanas por internet. La Verdad. 9 February.

Treasures Dug Up by Tomb Robbers Returned to Italy

Megan Gannon (2016). Treasures Dug Up by Tomb Robbers Returned to Italy. Live Science. 4 February.

Arts: le "Picasso" saisi en Turquie serait un faux

France 24 (2016). Arts: le "Picasso" saisi en Turquie serait un faux. France 24. 1 February.

Hundreds of looted antiquities including mosaics from Pompeii and ancient sarcophagi are uncovered in Switzerland

Hannah Roberts (2016). Hundreds of looted antiquities including mosaics from Pompeii and ancient sarcophagi are uncovered in Switzerland. The Daily Mail. 1 February.

Disgraced British art dealer's priceless treasure trove discovered hidden in Geneva

Nick Squires (2016). Disgraced British art dealer's priceless treasure trove discovered hidden in Geneva. The Telegraph. 1 February.

Items Stolen From Roaring River State Park Recovered

Grant Sloan (2016). Items Stolen From Roaring River State Park Recovered. Ozarks First. 1 February.

Heidelberg police appeal to find owners of stolen painting of toddler

Laura Armitage (2016). Heidelberg police appeal to find owners of stolen painting of toddler. Heidelberg Leader. 1 February.

Top US prosecutor has art market in his sights

Dan Duray (2016). Top US prosecutor has art market in his sights. The Art Newspaper. 1 February.

Turkish police seize Picasso's masterpiece in anti-smuggling operation

Emre Basaran (2016). Turkish police seize Picasso's masterpiece in anti-smuggling operation. Daily Sabah. 30 January.

La Policía detiene al presunto autor del robo de piezas litúrgicas del Corpus Christi

Police arrest suspect in the robbery of liturgical pieces from Corpus Christi.

Sevilla Directo (2016). La Policía detiene al presunto autor del robo de piezas litúrgicas del Corpus Christi. Sevilla Directo. 27 January.

La Policía recupera un cáliz de plata robado en una iglesia de Zamora

Police recover silver chalice stolen from a Zamora church

La Opinión de Zamora (2016). La Policía recupera un cáliz de plata robado en una iglesia de Zamora. La Opinión de Zamora. 27 January.

Dipinti rubati recuperati dai Carabinieri del Nucleo Tutela Patrimonio di Ancona

Stolen paintings recovered by the Carabinieri Heritage Unit in Ancona

ETV Marche (2016). Dipinti rubati recuperati dai Carabinieri del Nucleo Tutela Patrimonio di Ancona. ETV Marche. 20 January.

Los robos y falsificaciones de arte abortados en el último lustro superan los 150 millones

Robberies and forgeries of seized art in the last year tops 150 million

José Ramón Villalba (2016). Los robos y falsificaciones de arte abortados en el último lustro superan los 150 millones. Ideal. 20 January.

Odyssey Explorer: Cyprus to examine suspect cargo of antiquities from offshore supply ship

Cahal Milmo (2016). Odyssey Explorer: Cyprus to examine suspect cargo of antiquities from offshore supply ship. The Independent. 16 January.

Confiscated Edward Snowden Bust to Resurface at Brooklyn Museum

Sarah Cascone (2016). Confiscated Edward Snowden Bust to Resurface at Brooklyn Museum. ArtNet News. 13 January.

Tres detenidos por el robo de más de 200 piezas en iglesias de la provincia de Burgos

Three arrested for the theft of more than 200 pieces from churches in Burgos province.

Pablo Morquecho Martínez (2016). Tres detenidos por el robo de más de 200 piezas en iglesias de la provincia de Burgos. Tribuna Salamanca. 12 January.

For Italy's Art Police, An Ongoing Fight Against Pillage Of Priceless Works

Sylvia Poggioli (2016). For Italy's Art Police, An Ongoing Fight Against Pillage Of Priceless Works. NPR. 11 January.

King Amenhotep III statue accidently recovered in Edfu

Nevine El-Aref (2015). King Amenhotep III statue accidently recovered in Edfu. Ahram Online. 31 December.

Salvage Vessel Detained Over Antiquities Possession

The Maritime Executive (2015). Salvage Vessel Detained Over Antiquities Possession. The Maritime Executive. 29 December.

Cyprus seeks Lebanese expertise on seized treasures

Ya Libnan (2015). Cyprus seeks Lebanese expertise on seized treasures. Ya Libnan. 28 December.

Cypriot Authorities Found 18th Century Antiquities on Board an American Ship

Anastassios Adamopoulos (2015). Cypriot Authorities Found 18th Century Antiquities on Board an American Ship. Greek Reporter. 24 December.

Antiquities on board seized vessel 'not unique to Cyprus'

Andria Kades (2015). Antiquities on board seized vessel 'not unique to Cyprus'. Cyprus Mail. 24 December.

Treasure hunters seized in Limassol

Elias Hazou (2015). Treasure hunters seized in Limassol. Cyprus Mail. 24 December.

Antiques' smuggling: Customs plans to take Interpol on board

Business Recorder (2015). Antiques' smuggling: Customs plans to take Interpol on board. Business Recorder. 23 December.

Customs recovers antiquities worth $10m

Daily Times (2015). Customs recovers antiquities worth $10m. Daily Times. 23 December.

Cairo airport authorities foil attempt to smuggle 22 antique coins

Ahram Online (2015). Cairo airport authorities foil attempt to smuggle 22 antique coins. Ahram Online. 23 December.

Así fue el robo al Museo de Antropología hace 30 años

This is How the Robbery at the Anthropology Museum 30 Years Ago Went

José Antonio Aspiros Villagómez (2015). Así fue el robo al Museo de Antropología hace 30 años. Yancuic. 19 December.

Man held with $10 million antique items at airport

Muhammad Ali (2015). Man held with $10 million antique items at airport. Business Recorder. 19 December.

Bulgarian Customs Prevent Smuggling of Ancient Coins, Artifacts into England

Novinite (2015). Bulgarian Customs Prevent Smuggling of Ancient Coins, Artifacts into England. Novinite. 14 December.

Judge says BLM did not use excessive force in 2009 Blanding raid

Pat Reavy (2015). Judge says BLM did not use excessive force in 2009 Blanding raid. Deseret News. 11 December.

Alexander Keith's beer bottle may be seized from Halifax diver

Brett Ruskin (2015). Alexander Keith's beer bottle may be seized from Halifax diver. CBC. 27 November.

Major seizure of woolly mammoth tusks and precious stones bound for China

The Siberian Times (2015). Major seizure of woolly mammoth tusks and precious stones bound for China. The Siberian Times. 25 November.

Artifacts stolen from Syria seized in eastern Turkey

Doğan News Agency (2015). Artifacts stolen from Syria seized in eastern Turkey. Daily Sabah. 25 November.

Hamas Seizes Chest of Ancient Gold Coins Accidentally Discovered in Gaza

David Daoud (2015). Hamas Seizes Chest of Ancient Gold Coins Accidentally Discovered in Gaza. The Algemeiner. 23 November.

Saquear yacimientos arqueológicos y anunciarlo en Internet: mala idea

Loot archaeological sites and announce it on the internet: bad idea

Lukor (2015). Saquear yacimientos arqueológicos y anunciarlo en Internet: mala idea. Lukor. 23 November.

Idol theft: Police teams rushed to K'taka, Delhi

TNN (2015). Idol theft: Police teams rushed to K'taka, Delhi. The Times of India. 21 November.

U.S. agents recover N.C. Wyeth paintings stolen in Maine

Richard Valdmanis (2015). U.S. agents recover N.C. Wyeth paintings stolen in Maine. Reuters. 19 November.

Antique statuette seized at Aswan railway station

Rany Mostafa (2015). Antique statuette seized at Aswan railway station. The Cairo Post. 13 November.

Illegal digs unearth mosaics

Doğan News Agency (2015). Illegal digs unearth mosaics. Hurriyet Daily News. 9 November.

Here's what we know about Daesh's antiquities department

Hayat Norimine (2015). Here's what we know about Daesh's antiquities department. Albawaba. 8 November.

MMEA To Return Seized Artefacts From Warship To British Government

Bernama (2015). MMEA To Return Seized Artefacts From Warship To British Government. Bernama. 6 November.

Smuggling bid foiled: 1124 Egyptian artefacts recovered before heading to Thailand

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Smuggling bid foiled: 1124 Egyptian artefacts recovered before heading to Thailand. Ahram Online. 5 November.

Retired looters help police find stolen artifacts

The Korea Herald (2015). Retired looters help police find stolen artifacts. Korea Herald. 5 November.

Police Reportedly Seize Items From Lil Wayne's Art Collection in Raid

Ryan Pfeffer (2015). Police Reportedly Seize Items From Lil Wayne's Art Collection in Raid. Miami New Times. 4 November.

Gilded Bible seized in Tokat

Doğan News Agency (2015). Gilded Bible seized in Tokat. Hurriyet Daily News. 27 October.

Encontraron en Colinas la campana de bronce de la Iglesia de Cabalango

Bronze bell from the church of Cabalango found in Colinas

El Diario Carlos Paz (2015). Encontraron en Colinas la campana de bronce de la Iglesia de Cabalango. El Diario Carlos Paz. 27 October.

EE.UU. devolvió al Perú 25 piezas arqueológicas sustraídas

The US has returned 25 stolen antiquities to Peru

El Comercio (2015). EE.UU. devolvió al Perú 25 piezas arqueológicas sustraídas. El Comercio. 23 October.

Bulgarian Police Bust Antiquities Trafficking Group

Novinite (2015). Bulgarian Police Bust Antiquities Trafficking Group. Novinite. 15 October.

Customs officials foil attempt to smuggle rare manuscripts to Qatar

The Cairo Post (2015). Customs officials foil attempt to smuggle rare manuscripts to Qatar. The Cairo Post. 14 October.

Man, 69, arrested over possession of illicit antiquities

eKathimerini (2015). Man, 69, arrested over possession of illicit antiquities. eKathimerini. 13 October.

Kerala Forest Department Seizes Sandal Idols Worth Rs 1.5 Crore

Express News Service (2015). Kerala Forest Department Seizes Sandal Idols Worth Rs 1.5 Crore. The New Indian Express. 6 October.

ISIS Raid Netted Stolen Treasure Trove of Ancient Artifacts

Christopher Dickey (2015). ISIS Raid Netted Stolen Treasure Trove of Ancient Artifacts. The Daily Beast. 30 September.

Man arrested with antiquities

In Cyprus (2015). Man arrested with antiquities. In Cyprus. 26 September.

Lot-et-Garonne: 700 objets découverts chez les pilleurs d'églises

Lot-et-Garonne : 700 objects found in the home of church robbers

Sud Ouest (2015). Lot-et-Garonne: 700 objets découverts chez les pilleurs d'églises. Sud Ouest. 26 September.

Ancient artifacts yield a modern dilemma: What can be collected legally?

Louis Sahagun (2015). Ancient artifacts yield a modern dilemma: What can be collected legally?. Los Angeles Times. 12 September.

Canada returns seized Phoenician artifact to Lebanon

Dean Beeby (2015). Canada returns seized Phoenician artifact to Lebanon. CBC. 5 September.

£1.5m ancient Greek statue looted from Libyan heritage site 'must be returned'

David Mercer (2015). £1.5m ancient Greek statue looted from Libyan heritage site 'must be returned'. The Independent. 2 September.

More than 3,000 artifacts seized in Istanbul raid

Daily Sabah (2015). More than 3,000 artifacts seized in Istanbul raid. Daily Sabah. 1 September.

Mystérieux vols dans le trésor de Lézat sur Lèze: la gendarmerie de Castelginest (31) démantèle un réseau de pilleurs d'église

Castelginest police dismantle a church robbers network

Laurence Cabrol (2015). Mystérieux vols dans le trésor de Lézat sur Lèze: la gendarmerie de Castelginest (31) démantèle un réseau de pilleurs d'église. Ariege News. 31 August.

Gang of temple thieves held; booty worth Rs 56L recovered

Deccan Herald (2015). Gang of temple thieves held; booty worth Rs 56L recovered. Deccan Herald. 28 August.

Archaeological looting case illustrates threat to native culture; new collaboration tackles problem

Elizabeth Larson (2015). Archaeological looting case illustrates threat to native culture; new collaboration tackles problem. Lake County News. 26 August.

Native American artifacts found in van

Berenice Quirino (2015). Native American artifacts found in van. Lake County Record-Bee. 25 August.

Inside the Stephen Reed scandal

Brad Bumsted (2015). Inside the Stephen Reed scandal. TribLive. 22 August.

Two Syrians detained for smuggling Ottoman era coins

Hurriyet Daily News (2015). Two Syrians detained for smuggling Ottoman era coins. Hurriyet Daily News. 20 August.

Russian police find stolen paintings worth $114,000

News.Az (2015). Russian police find stolen paintings worth $114,000. News.Az. 19 August.

Stolen panchaloha idol recovered from capital suburb

Ignatius Pereira (2015). Stolen panchaloha idol recovered from capital suburb. The Hindu. 13 August.

Gang trying to sell 500-yr-old Quran busted in Karnataka

The Indian Express (2015). Gang trying to sell 500-yr-old Quran busted in Karnataka. The Indian Express. 13 August.

Picasso Paintings Put Spotlight on Art Theft, Disputed Ownership

Marlon Ramtahal (2015). Picasso Paintings Put Spotlight on Art Theft, Disputed Ownership. NBC. 12 August.

Chinese police find stolen dinosaur skeleton and 213 fossilised eggs hidden in village house

Naomi Ng (2015). Chinese police find stolen dinosaur skeleton and 213 fossilised eggs hidden in village house. South China Morning Post. 6 August.

Egypt foils smuggling of 761 law books

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Egypt foils smuggling of 761 law books. Ahram Online. 4 August.

€25m Picasso and superyacht collide with Spanish export ban

Kim Willsher (2015). €25m Picasso and superyacht collide with Spanish export ban. The Guardian. 4 August.

'Unique' arrows discovered in stolen SUV

Laura Fraser (2015). 'Unique' arrows discovered in stolen SUV. Herald News. 1 August.

Carson man pleads guilty in case of stolen antiques

Andrew Oxford (2015). Carson man pleads guilty in case of stolen antiques. The Taos News. 24 July.

Ex-mayor of Pennsylvania's capital charged with corruption

Alan Binder (2015). Ex-mayor of Pennsylvania's capital charged with corruption. Sentinel Republic. 24 July.

Cajamarca: Police seize Pre-Inca blankets

Hillary Ojeda (2015). Cajamarca: Police seize Pre-Inca blankets. Peru This Week. 23 July.

The Ultimate Temple Raider?: Inside an Antiquities-Smuggling Operation

Tom Mashberg (2015). The Ultimate Temple Raider?: Inside an Antiquities-Smuggling Operation. The New York Times. 23 July.

Police recovers statues worth Rs 5 cr in UP

Press Trust of India (2015). Police recovers statues worth Rs 5 cr in UP. Press Trust of India. 23 July.

Stolen painting found after 19 years

Raymond Johnston (2015). Stolen painting found after 19 years. Prague Post. 22 July.

PGR rescata piezas mayas

PGR rescues Maya artefacts

La Verdad (2015). PGR rescata piezas mayas. La Verdad. 21 July.

Artifact smuggling, recovery both on the rise

Ahmet Topal (2015). Artifact smuggling, recovery both on the rise. Daily Sabah. 21 July.

Records detail arrests, pursuit of N.C. Wyeth art stolen in Maine

Scott Dolan (2015). Records detail arrests, pursuit of N.C. Wyeth art stolen in Maine. Portland Press Herald. 16 July.

Egyptian authorities seize guns, drugs and stolen art in operation targeting illicit goods

Interpol (2015). Egyptian authorities seize guns, drugs and stolen art in operation targeting illicit goods. Interpol. 13 July.

Detenidos dos vecinos de Arnedo por robos en iglesias y viviendas

Two men from Arnedo arrested for robberies of churches and homes

La Rioja (2015). Detenidos dos vecinos de Arnedo por robos en iglesias y viviendas. La Rioja. 10 July.

4-member Gang Held, Gold Seized

Express News Service (2015). 4-member Gang Held, Gold Seized. The New Indian Express. 10 July.

35 Greco-Roman artifacts seized in illicit digging attempt in Alexandria

The Cairo Post (2015). 35 Greco-Roman artifacts seized in illicit digging attempt in Alexandria. The Cairo Post. 8 July.

Second World War tank and anti-aircraft gun found hidden in basement of villa in Germany

Melanie Hall (2015). Second World War tank and anti-aircraft gun found hidden in basement of villa in Germany. The Telegraph. 3 July.

Chinese man fights for return of 100 million yuan in seized antiques, ancient artefacts

Ellis Liang (2015). Chinese man fights for return of 100 million yuan in seized antiques, ancient artefacts. South China Morning Post. 1 July.

Antique coins smuggling attempt foiled by Cairo airport authorities

Rany Mostafa (2015). Antique coins smuggling attempt foiled by Cairo airport authorities. The Cairo Post. 21 June.

«Μουσείο» έκρυβε 65χρονη στην Κάλυμνο

Kalymnos "Museum" hid 65 looted antiquities

In.gr (2015). «Μουσείο» έκρυβε 65χρονη στην Κάλυμνο. In.gr. 20 June.

Italy's Artifacts Police Wage Global War, Recover 137,000 Objects

Frank Viviano (2015). Italy's Artifacts Police Wage Global War, Recover 137,000 Objects. National Geographic. 19 June.

Police recover painting looted by Nazis

ANSA (2015). Police recover painting looted by Nazis. ANSA. 19 June.

Pretendía vender por Internet 187 piezas arqueológicas

Attempt to sell 187 archaeological objects on the internet

La Opinión de Murcia (2015). Pretendía vender por Internet 187 piezas arqueológicas. La Opinión de Murcia. 17 June.

Sofia Airport customs officers foil attempt to smuggle out ancient coins in routers

The Sofia Globe (2015). Sofia Airport customs officers foil attempt to smuggle out ancient coins in routers. The Sofia Globe. 12 June.

Lebanon safeguards region's cultural heritage

Elise Knutson (2015). Lebanon safeguards region's cultural heritage. The Daily Star. 12 June.

Intercepted ceramic artefact not from Syria

YLE (2015). Intercepted ceramic artefact not from Syria. YLE. 9 June.

Russia-bound 'looted ceramic' was not pillaged from Syrian museum, says antiquities chief

Umberto Bacchi (2015). Russia-bound 'looted ceramic' was not pillaged from Syrian museum, says antiquities chief. International Business Times. 9 June.

Isis-looted treasures seized en route to Russia

YLE (2015). Isis-looted treasures seized en route to Russia. YLE. 5 June.

Federal agents comb records for disgraced dealer Subhash Kapoor's sales and gifts

Jason Felch (2015). Federal agents comb records for disgraced dealer Subhash Kapoor's sales and gifts. The Art Newspaper. 2 June.

Egypt recovers 32 smuggled artefacts from Switzerland

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Egypt recovers 32 smuggled artefacts from Switzerland. Ahram Online. 1 June.

Egypt foils attempt to smuggle 135 Islamic artifacts

The Cairo Post (2015). Egypt foils attempt to smuggle 135 Islamic artifacts. The Cairo Post. 30 May.

Bulgarian Police Seize Rare 5th Century BC Ancient Thracian Krater from Treasure Hunter

Ivan Dikov (2015). Bulgarian Police Seize Rare 5th Century BC Ancient Thracian Krater from Treasure Hunter. Archaeology in Bulgaria. 29 May.

25 Looted Artifacts Return to Italy

Elizabetta Povoledo (2015). 25 Looted Artifacts Return to Italy. The New York Times. 26 May.

Hitler's horse sculptures found by German police

Associated Press (2015). Hitler's horse sculptures found by German police. The Telegraph. 21 May.

Ancient idols worth Rs 77cr being smuggled out seized in Chennai

TNN (2015). Ancient idols worth Rs 77cr being smuggled out seized in Chennai. The Times of India. 15 May.

Two antique idols seized in Tuticorin

The Hindu (2015). Two antique idols seized in Tuticorin. The Hindu. 14 May.

Two B'luru Men Among 4 Caught with 2 Idols

Express News Service (2015). Two B'luru Men Among 4 Caught with 2 Idols. New Indian Express. 9 May.

Syrian authorities seize 6,000 looted antiquities

Associated Press (2015). Syrian authorities seize 6,000 looted antiquities. The Times of Israel. 9 May.

Stolen art returned to Herefordshire churches

Bill Tanner (2015). Stolen art returned to Herefordshire churches. Hereford Times. 7 May.

Italy recovers lost Picasso from retired frame maker

Steve Scherer (2015). Italy recovers lost Picasso from retired frame maker. Reuters. 27 March.

Man at center of FBI artifacts raid dies

Jill Disis (2015). Man at center of FBI artifacts raid dies. Indy Star. 26 March.

Foreigner among suspects arrested by Bulgaria over trafficking archaeological artefacts

The Sofia Globe (2015). Foreigner among suspects arrested by Bulgaria over trafficking archaeological artefacts. The Sofia Globe. 24 March.

ASI experts to inspect sandstone sculpture seized in Canada

Press Trust of India (2015). ASI experts to inspect sandstone sculpture seized in Canada. Business Standard. 24 March.

Archaeologists assessing finds made in police bust in northern Greece

eKathimerini (2015). Archaeologists assessing finds made in police bust in northern Greece. eKathimerini. 8 January.

Antiquities seized in Rusaifa

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

Trove of ancient artefacts may include rare imports

The Nation (2014). Trove of ancient artefacts may include rare imports. Bangkok Post. 29 November.

Policía recupera 31 piezas arqueológicas en casona de Túcume

Police recover 31 antiquities in a Túcume house

El Comercio (2014). Policía recupera 31 piezas arqueológicas en casona de Túcume. El Comercio. 23 October.

Cops: Cache of stolen goods, including high-end art found in Chicago home

Sally Ho (2014). Cops: Cache of stolen goods, including high-end art found in Chicago home. The Chicago Tribune. 3 October.

The man who stole India's past

Vaihayasi Pande Daniel (2014). The man who stole India's past. Rediff News. 7 September.

Police Raid Pub In 'Holy Grail' Relic Hunt

Sky News (2014). Police Raid Pub In 'Holy Grail' Relic Hunt. Sky News. 7 August.

Priceless gem recovered

Percey Kuruneru (2014). Priceless gem recovered. The Island. 3 August.

Huge Black Market in Native Relics Slowed by FBI Seizures

Mary Annette Pember (2014). Huge Black Market in Native Relics Slowed by FBI Seizures. Indian Country Today. 7 July.

China-bound passenger held with over 2,000 rare ancient coins

Jamal Shahid (2014). China-bound passenger held with over 2,000 rare ancient coins. Dawn. 2 June.

Egyptian police confiscate three mummies from smuggling gang

Nevine El-Aref (2014). Egyptian police confiscate three mummies from smuggling gang. Arahm Online. 12 April.

FBI doesn't take all items from massive collection

Donald Miller (2014). FBI doesn't take all items from massive collection. RTV6. 9 April.

FBI seizes Native American, other artifacts at rural Indiana home

CBS (2014). FBI seizes Native American, other artifacts at rural Indiana home. CBS. 2 April.

Authorities Confiscate Archaeological Pieces from Cusco Stores

Peruvian Times (2014). Authorities Confiscate Archaeological Pieces from Cusco Stores. Peruvian Times. 28 March.

Authorities Confiscate Stolen Archaeological Artifacts in Palmyra

FNA (2014). Authorities Confiscate Stolen Archaeological Artifacts in Palmyra. Fars News Agencys. 10 March.

Cambodian relics 'found in New York'

Stuart White (2014). Cambodian relics 'found in New York'. The Phnom Penh Post. 7 March.

Athorities raid storage locker filled with antiquities

AFA News (2014). Athorities raid storage locker filled with antiquities. AFA News. 6 March.

German Couple Suspected of Holding Stolen Greek Antiquities

Abed Alloush (2013). German Couple Suspected of Holding Stolen Greek Antiquities. Greek Reporter. 6 November.

Indian police recover statue stolen from Bhutan

Kuensel (2002). Indian police recover statue stolen from Bhutan. Kuensel. 10 June.

A Tougher Policy On Art Imports?

Eva Hoffman (1981). A Tougher Policy On Art Imports?. The New York Times. 6 September.