The Manhattan District Attorney's Office returned over 30 antiquities to Spain, Italy, and Hungary, highlighting their commitment to combating antiquities trafficking. Under the leadership of Alvin Bragg and assistant D.A. Matthew Bogdanos, the Antiquities Trafficking Unit has conducted extensive investigations resulting in significant seizures and repatriations. This week's repatriation involved items linked to notorious traffickers and featured a 1st-century marble head of Alexander the Great and a manuscript stolen during WWII. Since 2017, the unit has seized 295 trafficked objects worth over $6 million, reflecting their relentless efforts in the field.
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office has recently repatriated over 30 antiquities to Spain, Italy, and Hungary, in a concerted effort against antiquities trafficking.
The return of the antiquities is a significant achievement for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and the Antiquities Trafficking Unit led by Matthew Bogdanos.
Notably, among the returned items was a 1st-century CE marble head of Alexander the Great, and a Jesuit manuscript stolen during World War II.
The Antiquities Trafficking Unit's efforts have led to the seizure of 295 objects worth over $6 million, significantly impacting antiquities trafficking.
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