Police sieze ancient coins, stolen medical device from east Jerusalem resident
The suspect, an east Jerusalem resident who was in possession of the coins and stolen equipment, was arrested after failing to comply with police calls.
The Israel Police confiscated multiple stolen ancient coins and stolen medical equipment from an east Jerusalem resident on Sunday, the police announced on Sunday.
The suspect, who was in possession of the coins and stolen equipment, was arrested after failing to comply with police calls, police said.
The 61-year-old suspect’s house was then searched, and police uncovered the items.
Ancient coins, medical devices uncovered
The stolen coins were examined by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), which identified them as a Byzantine-era coin, an ancient Islamic coin, and a Roman coin from the time of Emperor Vespasian.
Ancient Byzantine era, Islamic, and Roman coins confiscated by Israel Police. (credit: Police Spokesperson )
All of the coins are of significant “historical and cultural value,” according to the IAA, and will be transferred to the state treasury.
Police also uncovered a stolen medical device, an oxygen concentrator, valued at approximately NIS 12,000, according to a police estimate.
A stolen oxygen concentrator that was returned to its owner by police. (credit: Police Spokesperson )
Law enforcement located the owner of the oxygen concentrator and returned it.
Following the arrest and search, the suspect was brought to the Lev Habira police station for further investigation.
