Niger Investigates Rare Mars Rock Smuggling Allegation
Niger has launched an investigation into a rare Mars rock sold for £3.2m at a New York auction, raising concerns about potential smuggling. The 24.5kg meteorite was discovered in the country’s Agadez region and later sold through Sotheby’s “Geek Week” auction in mid-July. The government has questioned how the rock left Niger to reach the … Read more