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Antique Coins Were Confiscated From Smugglers In Kharberd, Historical Armenia

In Kharberd, police officers disguised as civilian buyers confiscated 460 silver coins from smugglers.

A group working under the State Police is in operation to prevent the smuggling of historical artifacts. Within the scope of the operation, policemen disguised as civilians contacted the smugglers to “buy” the coins from them. The smugglers were arrested after the deal, and the antique coins aged up to 1500 years were confiscated.

westernarmeniatv.com

Vigen Avetisyan

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