ERBIL, August 15 (AKnews) – Suli’s Security Directorate (Asaish) has
announced the arrest of a man on charges of dealing with historical
artifacts.
Suli security forces in cooperation with the
Kurdistan Region's Security Directorate captured the man (A.A) in his
house in the city for trading with historical cultural pieces, said a
statement from the directorate.
Despite finding the
artifacts, the forces seized two tools used for finding archeological
sites. The accused was planning to do more digging in the area, the
statement added.
The accused was arrested according to article 59 of archeology law and following a judge's order.
The investigation continues, added the source.
By Amanj Akram
HH/DM/AKnews