Customs Authority agents discovered some 10 kilograms of antique sculptures, coins and other items concealed in cardboard boxes and hidden in the walls of the Norwegian Ambassador's Mercedes late last month.He was trying to enter Jordan.
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Monday, June 06, 2016
Diplomatic incident
LOOTING ARREST: Driver smuggled antiquities in Norwegian Ambassador's car. Norwegian Ambassador's chauffeur arrested in attempt to smuggle 10 kg of artifacts across the border in official car (Ari Soffer, Arutz Sheva).