Collector Arrested in Europe

Greek police on Wednesday announced the arrest of an 81-year-old art and antiquities collector, the former owner of a well-known poultry brand, after finding a number of undeclared artifacts, paintings and weapons in his home in Mandra, Attiki [...]. The 81-year-old businessman was arrested on February 10 in the Athens suburb of Maroussi, by Attica Security Police. He was later taken before an Athens public prosecutor and charged with violating laws on the protection of antiquities and cultural heritage, as well as weapons legislation.

In a raid on the businessman's home, police found and confiscated 23 Byzantine-era icons, some liturgical items, 108 ancient coins, a ceramic head, and a collection of military items (TornosNews.gr "Greek police arrest 81-year-old ex-poultry baron for undeclared antiquities" Feb 15 2017). This is a disgusting infringement of civil liberties by the European Culture Nazis.