British man arrested in Turkey for illegal possession of 13 ancient coins
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52-year-old Toby Robyns from Southwick, West Sussex, was arrested in Turkey last week and facing up to three years in prison because of illegal possession of 13 ancient coins which are “historical treasures”, according to reports. /Global Times Photo

52-year-old Toby Robyns from Southwick, West Sussex, was arrested in Turkey last week and facing up to three years in prison because of illegal possession of 13 ancient coins which are “historical treasures”, according to reports. /Global Times Photo

Robyns picked up these coins when diving off the Turkish coast with his family during their two-week holiday. /Global Times Photo

Robyns picked up these coins when diving off the Turkish coast with his family during their two-week holiday. /Global Times Photo

It’s said that Robyns last spoke to his wife on Sunday from a detention center near the local airport, so his family feared that he has since been moved or even worse - gone missing. /Global Times Photo

It’s said that Robyns last spoke to his wife on Sunday from a detention center near the local airport, so his family feared that he has since been moved or even worse - gone missing. /Global Times Photo

Reportedly, possessing Turkish artifacts without notifying the authorities can lead to three-year jail term. /Global Times Photo

Reportedly, possessing Turkish artifacts without notifying the authorities can lead to three-year jail term. /Global Times Photo