12 Arrested in Jawzjan for Illegal Excavation of Archaeological Sites and Hunting Rare Birds

Security and intelligence forces of the Faizabad District Police Command in Jawzjan Province identified and arrested 12 individuals in connection with illegal excavation at hills and historical and archaeological sites, as well as hunting rare birds in the mountainous area of the district.
The suspects were using a specialized device to locate historical sites where gold was believed to be buried. They also intended to hunt rare birds but were arrested by police forces.