Once again Israel has demonstrated that it is serious about preventing antiquities, including coins, from being looted. On June 7 the Israel Antiquities Authority announced the seizure of 21 illegally excavated ancient coins from an unnamed eastern Jerusalem resident.
Jerusalem District police in conjunction with the Antiquities Authority arrested a person described as being in his 30s on suspicion of antiquities theft, illegally possessing archaeological artifacts, and attempting to illegally sell
