Bulgaria Cracks Down on 16-Year Cultural Goods Trafficking Ring

Bulgarian authorities, in collaboration with Europol and Eurojust, have dismantled a 16-year-old criminal network trafficking cultural goods across Europe and the US. The operation resulted in 35 arrests, 131 searches, and the seizure of thousands of cultural artifacts and 50 antique firearms. A billion-dollar money laundering case has also emerged, highlighting the profitability of this illicit trade. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.