Federal Agents Recover 22,000-Plus Ancient Artifacts in Florida

On August 28, 2026, ICE's Homeland Security Investigations seized over 22,000 ancient artifacts in Florida — among the largest cultural property recoveries in years. The collection spans 5,000 years, including Egyptian sarcophagi, Byzantine glass, and Greek and Roman coins. Cultural property trafficking — the illicit trade in heritage objects — was linked to criminal networks ICE HSI identified behind the seizure.