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ok but... >The letter stated that the axe-heads were discovered in County Westmeath using a metal detector. >The museum explained those "severe penalties" are
by lawlessone 2y ago
ok but...
>The letter stated that the axe-heads were discovered in County Westmeath using a metal detector.
>The museum explained those "severe penalties" are in place because unauthorised metal detecting can cause "serious damage to Ireland’s archaeological heritage
- justinclift 2y ago"But PULEEEEAASE tell us who you are and where you found these! We pinky swear we'll ignore the law and you won't get in trouble." Good luck with that.
- inglor_cz 2y agoIt would be a lot more reassuring if they just fined the culprit 1 EUR and closed the case. Most European countries don't allow a judged case ("res iudicata") to be reopened unless new serious material evidence comes to light, and many not even then.
- lawlessone 2y agoThe problem is this has happened more than once and, not 100% certain, it appears to be the same person doing it twice. If that's the case they've repeatedly committed a crime and shown clear understanding they're breaking the law.