www.oradesibiu.ro/2026/11/04/perchezitii-in-romani

On November 3, 2026, a significant operation by police and DIICOT prosecutors took place across several Romanian counties and Austria, targeting a group suspected of illegally selling artifacts. Authorities executed 21 search warrants in Alba, Hunedoara, Prahova, and Timiș, while also conducting searches in Salzburg, Austria. Investigators identified four defendants and eight suspects involved in organized crime aimed at profiting from artifact sales. The searches yielded numerous historical items, including coins, metal objects, and detectors. The artifacts will undergo expert evaluation to determine their cultural heritage status. The four defendants are under judicial control for 60 days.