news: Italian police discover 'biggest ever' antiquity collection
22 January 2015 Last updated at 08:57 GMT
In
the biggest operation of its kind, Italian police have uncovered what
they say is a treasure trove of more than 5,000 stolen antiquities.
The objects include splendidly decorated vases, delicate frescoes and statues, and fine bronze breastplates.
The collection, which is believed to be worth more than 40m euros (£33m), was discovered during a series of raids on warehouses in Switzerland owned by a Sicilian art dealer.
Tim Allman reports.
The objects include splendidly decorated vases, delicate frescoes and statues, and fine bronze breastplates.
The collection, which is believed to be worth more than 40m euros (£33m), was discovered during a series of raids on warehouses in Switzerland owned by a Sicilian art dealer.
Tim Allman reports.
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