NewzThe Customs authority of Chile reported the recovery of 222 smuggled marine fossils estimated to be 110 million years old. The artifacts were discovered inside a shipping container that arrived at the port of San Antonio in Valparaíso after being shipped from China.
Authorities announced the finding on Friday, detailing the interception of the ancient specimens at the major Chilean port. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to curb the illicit trafficking of paleontological heritage items entering the country via maritime cargo.
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