Resource theme: Law enforcement control & Investigation Resource type: Bibliography - Articles Author: SULTAN J. Editor: Northwestern Journal of International Law and Business, Vol. 18, No. 2Date: 1998Pages / Length: 53 p.Language of publication: EnglishInternational art theft has increased throughout the 1990s, with the number of art and antiques thefts doubling in the past few decades. Stolen art transactions constitute approximately five percent of the entire art market. Yet, this seemingly small percentage translates to anywhere between $2 billion to $6 billion of art and antiques stolen every year. The high market value of many artworks makes art theft one of the most profitable criminal enterprises, behind only drug trafficking and illegal arms dealing. North America & EuropeEastern EuropeActor: Europol Download Sultan_combatting_the_illicit_art.pdf