Overview
- Security at Palma’s airport in October 2024 uncovered dozens of ancient coins, leading Guardia Civil agents to a home cache of 1,574 coins plus amphorae, lamps, swords and a Roman bust.
- The material remains under custody at the Museu de Mallorca, which has inventoried the coins and begun technical study of the remaining objects to provide documentation to the court.
- A court in Manacor is investigating three German nationals for suspected archaeological plunder and smuggling linked to the collection.
- Investigators say the assemblage has varied origins and not all items necessarily come from Mallorca, with large amphorae suggesting possible underwater finds.
- Museum officials report many pieces are in poor condition and the Consell plans to stage a public exhibition of selected items once cataloging is complete.