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European police operation seizes 38,000 looted cultural artefacts

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38,000 valuable cultural objects seized in fight against international theft of cultural property.

Spain 's Guardia Civil coordinated the international investigation.

The artefacts included artworks, coins, musical instruments, paintings and archaeological finds.

Investigations are continuing, and further arrests could be expected, Europol says.