Theft of Priceless Items Rises as Selling Them Becomes Harder

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•Priceless items such as art and antiques are targeted more frequently by thieves.
•New technologies improve the ability to track and verify the authenticity of stolen items.
•Law enforcement agencies have increased cooperation to combat the sale of stolen valuables.
•Collectors and dealers face greater scrutiny when acquiring high-value items.

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▸If law enforcement expands use of tracking technology then the recovery rate of stolen priceless items could improve, reducing the profitability of theft for criminals.

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WESTAxiosPriceless items are easy to steal. They're increasingly harder to sell.

Criminals find it increasingly easy to steal priceless items, but selling these items has become more difficult due to enhanced tracking and verification technologies. This shift affects art markets, collectors, and law enforcement efforts worldwide by complicating the illicit trade of valuable objects. The trend may lead to changes in how stolen goods are handled and recovered.

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