[Retrofitted]

This part jumped out at me: “It is a special star sapphire specimen, probably the biggest in the world,” said Thilak Weerasinghe, who is the chairman of the National Gem and Jewelry Authority. "Given the size and its value, WE think it will interest private collectors or museums.”

Sounds like the government's already moved in. Shoulda kept their mouths shut, methinks. But then I'm paranoid about every government action right now!

[whitney69]

“Sounds like the government’s already moved in.”

The meek might inherit the earth. But the buck stops at the doors to the courts.

wy69

[mware]

Read that during covid lockdown in the UK, a family was making a garden in their backyard and dug up a part of a royal crown. They believe it to be the centerpiece part of Henry VIII crown. The value was estimated at 2M£.