Artifact thieves arrested in Florida

[Sandog]

Two arrested after collecting over 200 artifacts from FWC archaeological site

The two people tried to hide their activity by cutting down palm fronds and covering the site, which was also against the law

www.nbc-2.com

 

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[newnan man]

Two arrested after collecting over 200 artifacts from FWC archaeological site

The two people tried to hide their activity by cutting down palm fronds and covering the site, which was also against the law

www.nbc-2.com

Idiots like that makes it bad for the honest collector.

 

[CreekSide]

Idiots like that makes it bad for the honest collector.

Yes it does. Takes a longtime to get permission these days.
No is about 95%
Maybe which usually means no 3%
Yes you can walk about 2%

 

[GDub62]

Two arrested after collecting over 200 artifacts from FWC archaeological site

The two people tried to hide their activity by cutting down palm fronds and covering the site, which was also against the law

www.nbc-2.com

Glad they got em

 

[Gulf Coast Pirate]

This happened about a month ago very near me.

 

[dognose]

wow, not cool by those who were busted.
I am wondering what is actually being referred to by "artifacts". Where the flakes considered "artifacts"? I think the flakes/debitage are considered "artifacts" by the "authorities".
The history of these sorts being busted in Florida is extensive in recent history.

 

[Buckleberry]

Good! but from the picture "200 artifacts" probably means a whole, two brokes and 197 pieces of debitage."

 

[CreekSide]

I remember when the big bust came down back in Florida. I guess Jacky F. made it through okay cause I saw him at a show last year.