Internal Security Forces of North and East Syria arrest counterfeit antiquities dealers

TEL TAMR and HASAKAH, Syria — On Tuesday, the Internal Security Forces (ISF) of North and East Syria arrested two people suspected of trading in counterfeit antiquities between Tel Tamr and Hasakah.

Two forged statues and a forged book were found in their possession during their arrest..

The two dealers confessed their involvement in forgery in exchange for money.

The ISF transferred them to the Public Prosecution Authority where they will be processed and legal measures taken against them.