Smugglers of Iraqi artefacts arrested

Sharjah: A gang was arrested for smuggling Iraqi antiquities worth Dh2 million into the country.

Police said the gang members, comprising two Iraqis and a Syrian, tried to smuggle the 150 pieces of artefacts into the UAE through Khor Fakkan port.

According to the police, the smugglers were arrested and the case was transferred to the public prosecution for further investigation.

The police said it seems the smugglers were attempting to sell the Iraqi artefacts to people who would transfer it to some other country.