Romanian Police recover gold brooch believed to be part of national heritage
<p>Police officers from the Hunedoara County Criminal Investigation Service have recovered a gold brooch that is believed to be a national cultural heritage artifact, the Romanian Police <a href="https://www.politiaromana.ro/ro/stiri/brosa-susceptibila-a-face-parte-din-patrimoniul-cultural-national-recuperata-de-politisti-in-urma-unui-anunt-postat-pe-o-retea-de-socializare" rel="noopener" target="_blank">announced</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the authorities, the item was stolen from Romania in 2024 and later, on November 1, was listed for sale on a social network, in a group specializing in antiquities. It was successfully recovered after a complex operation of the Criminal Investigation Service’s Cultural Heritage Protection Unit.</p>

<p>The piece, known as a fibula, is estimated to be worth around EUR 30,000. It will now be sent to the National Museum of Romanian History for expert analysis and verification of its origins.</p>

<p>Investigations continue under charges of theft and concealment. Police are working to trace the brooch’s recent history and identify those involved in its theft and attempted sale.</p>

<p><i>irina.marica@romania-insider.com</i></p>

<p><i>(Photo source: Politiaromana.ro)</i></p>