[–] WhiteWolfSS ago
Every metal detectorist knows the law in England. Sounds like the guys tried to Jew the owner of the land, which to me is worse than them trying to fuck over the government.
10 years is too harsh though. A fine and being forced to share the appropriate amount with the land owner would have been plenty fair.
[–] ardvarcus ago
I think if you find a buried treasure, under the ground for centuries, that you should keep it, and keep your mouth shut about it, until you figure out how to sell it. Fuck the government.