Fighting Illicit Traffic
Illicit traffic in cultural goods causes significant damage to heritage, particularly in regions of the world where cultural objects are most susceptible to theft and looting. Supporting the fight against illicit traffic in cultural goods is among ICOM’s highest priorities. In this context, ICOM publishes its Red List series to raise awareness on smuggling and illicit trade in cultural objects. The ICOM Red Lists are tools designed to help police and customs officials, heritage professionals and art and antiquities dealers to identify the types of objects that are most susceptible to illicit trafficking.
ICOM has already published Red Lists for many different countries and regions:
The ICOM Red Lists- Archaeological Objects in Africa
- Latin America
- Iraq
- Afghanistan Antiquities
- Antiquities in Peru
- Antiquities in Cambodia
- Central America and Mexico
- Haiti
- China
- Colombia
- Egypt
Read more about this topic: International Council Of Museums
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