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DIICOT conducted 23 searches in Romania and Austria targeting a group suspected of profiting from artifact sales. The operation uncovered coins, metal objects, and metal detectors. Prosecutors executed 21 search warrants in various Romanian counties and two in Salzburg, Austria, based on a European investigation order. The inquiry involves organized crime, qualified theft, and unauthorized use of metal detectors in archaeological areas. Authorities seized numerous artifacts, including oxidized coins and potential Dacian tools, which will be evaluated for authenticity and cultural significance. Four defendants are under judicial control for 60 days as investigations continue.