Border forces at Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport in Kandahar Province have foiled an attempt to smuggle 159 historical coins out of Afghanistan, the Ministry of Interior said.
According to the ministry, the seized coins date back to the reigns of former Afghan kings Amanullah Khan, Nader Shah and Mohammad Zahir Shah. A suspect had attempted to smuggle the historical artifacts out of the country but was intercepted by airport security personnel.
The ministry said the suspect will be handed over to the relevant judicial authorities, along with the seized artifacts, after the investigation is completed.