Luxury contraband up for auction in France

Among the items authorities want to sell off are uncut diamonds, platinum ingots, and a ruby-inlaid Rolex watch

Historic coins, uncut diamonds, and platinum bars - these are just some of the luxury items being put up for auction by the French finance ministry. All the goods are said to be contraband seized by the country's customs service.

On offer are 350 lots worth approximately €1 m