Police forces in Aïn M'lila, Oum El Bouaghi province, have apprehended a person involved in the illicit search for metals and antiquities. The operation led to the seizure of various equipment, including a metal detector, four Roman-era artifacts, an air pump, digging tools, and instruction manuals for the excavation gear. A penal file was prepared against the suspect, who has been referred to the local public prosecutor's office for legal proceedings.