Homesteader
Jr. Member
- Apr 18, 2003
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- Goldbug2
- Primary Interest:
- All Treasure Hunting
I have a friend who has a few questions regarding treasure hunting on the big scale and I'd like some input before I get back to him. Thanks!
1) If I were to find a treasure in a country other than my own, and have it brought back to my own country, is that illegal?
2) I'm aware that some museums buy stolen treasure, but would I have to sell the treasure to a museum in the native country of the relic?
3) For some of my expeditions I plan on visiting countries in a non-commercial airline/mode of transportation. Is doing so (and not letting authorities know of my presence in said country) illegal? If so, how could I by-pass this without having to alert the wrong kind of attention (ie. other treasure hunters, police/military, etc.)
1) If I were to find a treasure in a country other than my own, and have it brought back to my own country, is that illegal?
2) I'm aware that some museums buy stolen treasure, but would I have to sell the treasure to a museum in the native country of the relic?
3) For some of my expeditions I plan on visiting countries in a non-commercial airline/mode of transportation. Is doing so (and not letting authorities know of my presence in said country) illegal? If so, how could I by-pass this without having to alert the wrong kind of attention (ie. other treasure hunters, police/military, etc.)