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A man. It investigates damage to the megalithic site of Artikutza

A heavy vehicle carrying out forest work in the area entered a protected area, causing visible damage.

Vehicle damage in Artikutza. Photo: Foral Police

Officers of the Foral Police are investigating a man for an alleged crime against the archaeological and cultural heritage of Navarre for damage to the "Gaña de Pagollas" in Artikutza, between Goizueta, Lesaka and Arantza.

The incident occurred in February, when a heavy vehicle carrying out forest work entered the area of the study site, significantly damaging a protected area where the cromlech are located.

The police identified the person responsible for the work, warning that there were indications of a crime, and that the case had been brought before the courts.

The "Gaña de Pagollas" is a megalithic monument declared a Cultural Interest Heritage, with the highest level of protection .

The heavy vehicle was picking up the logs of trees cut down in the forest, and entered the nearby protected area.

According to the Penal Code, a penaltyof "imprisonment of six months to three years" may be imposed on a person who has caused damage to a historical, artistic, scientific, cultural or monumental heritage or to the site.

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