Rare manuscripts found in Doha-bound consignment

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An attempt to smuggle rare books, manuscripts was thwarted by customs authorities of EgyptAir on Monday.

The seized items were found by the authorities in a Doha-bound consignment. Documents filed for the parcel alleged it contained 43 packages of religious books.

The items were examined by a specialized committee that identified them as rare under a law on manuscripts.

The panel decided to confiscate them for the interest of the National Library and Archives.