[02/November/2008]
SANA'A, Nov. 02 (Saba)- Security apparatus seized on Sunday in Sana'a Airport postal parcels contain antique coins (golden and silvery).

General Manager of Protecting Antiquities and Cultural Possessions in the General Authority for Antiquities and Museums Hisham al-Thawr told Saba that the security apparatus have followed up and investigated the accused to arrest him with 310 antique bronze coins in his possession.

Al-Thawr, who highlighted efforts of security apparatus and their stable wakening for foiling smuggling process, said the authorities have investigated the accused and transformed him to concerned prosecution to be handed over to the judiciary.

Last week, authorities seized three parcels in Sana'a Airport contain golden coins date back to Islamic Era and silver coins date back to different ages.

MA

Saba