Tunisia: Smuggling of 5 Archaeological Manuscripts Thwarted

Tunisian authorities successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle five archaeological manuscripts in the coastal city of Sfax.

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According to a statement from the General Directorate of the National Guard, the relevant authorities received precise information about the activities of a group of individuals involved in an international network trafficking antiquities between Tunisia and a neighboring country.

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The statement, reported by local media, detailed that a meticulous security operation was initiated, including gathering information, monitoring the network’s movements, and identifying the means used. This operation led to the arrest of six individuals, including a foreign national, and the seizure of five archaeological manuscripts containing 22 pages, along with the vehicle used in the smuggling attempt.

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After consultation with the public prosecutor in Sfax, all members of the group were detained for investigation, and legal procedures were initiated, according to the statement.