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Rare statue believed to have originated in Afghanistan seized at Port of Seattle
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Inside a nondescript warehouse somewhere in western Washington agents with Customs and Border Protection are carefully revealing a rare find.
A stone statue that dates back to the third century was found and is believed to have originated in Afghanistan and is valued at nearly $500,000.
“While there is a value associated with this item on the black market, the actual value of the item is priceless to the home country,” said Special Agent in Charge Robert Hammer.
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