Iraqi authorities claim that a painting by Pablo Picasso " The search was carried out in Diyala, a central province east of Baghdad, writes ARTNews.

Work allegedly owned by iconic Spanish artist was owned by three people arrested on suspicion of involvement in drug trafficking and trafficking.

The raid was part of a larger anti-drug operation that began in July.. Since the start of the operation, authorities have arrested 1,300 suspects and seized "

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The image of the work of art, the details of its condition and what kind of work in question are not disclosed, and, apparently, the authorship of the painting has yet to be confirmed.. The Iraqi interior ministry also did not say if any other known artwork or cultural artifacts were found during the raids..

Sobhi said raids to curb drug trafficking, distribution and use continue and target cafes and other public places where young people congregate..

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The drug trade is linked to many crimes, including murder, theft, kidnapping, rape, gang formation, Sobhi said.. He also stated that sometimes this type of crime is intertwined with the trade in antiquities..

Recall that artificial intelligence was taught to finish the paintings of cult artists.