Roman-Era Coins Seized in Historical Artifact Operation in Van
During an operation carried out by security forces in Van, a large number of Roman-era historical coins and a searching device were secured.
In an operation conducted by gendarmerie teams in Van's Çaldıran district, 529 coins, evaluated to belong to the Roman period, along with 3 metal detectors, were seized.
Details of the Operation
Within the scope of the efforts carried out under the coordination of the Çaldıran Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, the Provincial Gendarmerie Command Anti-Smuggling and Organized Crime Branch Directorate and the Çaldıran District Gendarmerie Command teams carried out a joint operation.
Raid on the Address Upon Notice
Upon receiving a tip that historical artifact smuggling was taking place in the Burçakalan neighborhood, the teams organized an operation to the designated address and reached the findings as a result of the searches.
Artifacts Delivered to the Museum Directorate
The 529 Roman-era coins and 3 metal detectors seized during the search at the address were handed over to the Van Museum Directorate for examination.
Judicial Proceedings Initiated
It was reported that following the operation, necessary judicial proceedings were initiated against the suspect K.B. in connection with the incident.