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Two arrests in northern Greece over weapons, antiquities

A 60-year-old man has been arrested in Edessa, in northern Greece, after police say they raided and confiscated dozens of guns and ammunition found at his home. Investigators say the man, whose name has not been made public, had six assault rifles with three cartridges, five handguns with six cartridges, one revolver and more than 1,800 rounds. He is facing a list of weapons charges.

Meanwhile, authorities said a second suspect had been arrested in the area over charges of possessing unregistered antiquities. The 51-year-old suspect will in addition face charges of illegal weapons possession after police found an unidentified number of firearms at his home. No more details were made available about the case.

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