Archaeological officials at Cairo International Airport stopped a Russian passenger attempting to smuggle three antique Ottoman pistols into Egypt.
Antiquities Minister Mohamed Ibrahim acknowledged the "seizures" in a press statement on Sunday, adding that the three confiscated pieces were handed over to the ministry.
Ahmed al-Rawy, head of the airport's archaeological unit, said the three pistols were made from wood, iron and copper, and filled with ornaments. Their length ranges from 47 to 50 cm.
Edited translation from DPA
