US returns to Greece 30 ancient artifacts worth $3.7 million, including marble statues

The United States on Friday returned to Greece 30 ancient artifacts, including marble statues, armor helmets and breastplates, found to have been illicitly removed from the country, authorities said. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said the “exquisite” works were collectively valued at $3.7 million (3.39 million euros). Nineteen of the artifacts were voluntarily surrendered from New York gallery owner Michael Ward, the DA's office said in a statement.