The Minister of Culture of the Government of National Salvation of Yemen announced that the mercenaries are trying to loot the ancient monuments of Yemen.

Afghan Voice Agency (AVA), Abdullah Ahmad Al-Kobsi said: The aggressor coalition and its mercenaries did not stop at attacking ancient and historical places and looting ancient artifacts in the occupied provinces, but using metal detectors to loot and steal ancient artifacts. And they are also trying to destroy ancient and historical places in the free provinces of Yemen.
 
According to Al-Masirah TV channel, the Minister of Culture of the Government of National Salvation of Yemen emphasized: The presidency issued firm orders to seize and confiscate metal detecting equipment that was smuggled into Yemen in the past.
 
He asked the UNESCO organization to act based on international obligations to prevent the sale of ancient works in the European and American markets.
 
The Minister of Culture of Yemen emphasized that the government is involved in the smuggling and trade of antiquities.