Bulgarias Customs Seize Precious Antiques
Published May 20th, 2007
Customs inspectors from Bulgaria’s town of Bregovo seized on Saturday, a total of 322 antiques before they were smuggled into Serbia.
The authorities found the precious objects in the pockets of a man, who was trying to cross Bulgaria’s border on foot.
Rings, metal tiles, a glass vase, jewellery and 270 ancient coins were among the seized antiques.
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