In brief
Afghan police removed more than 160 kg of narcotics, with 83 kg seized in Kalafgan and 79 kg in Tashkan, and arrested two individuals, according to the Ministry of Interior. The raid, conducted across Takhar and Badakhshan provinces, is highlighted by officials as a significant win against drug trafficking. The operation illustrates the ongoing effort to crack down on narcotic trade in northern Afghanistan.
In a coordinated operation in the northeastern corner of Afghanistan, police forces in Takhar and Badakhshan provinces seized more than 160 kg of illegal drugs, arresting two suspected traffickers, the Ministry of Interior reported on Monday.
The Ministry said the bulk of the seizure—83 kg—was taken in the Kalafgan district of Takhar, while 79 kg was recovered in the Tashkan district of neighboring Badakhshan. Officials described the haul as a significant success in the ongoing crackdown on narcotic smuggling in the region.
While the specific identities and backgrounds of the arrested individuals remain unconfirmed, the operation’s scale underscores the authorities’ focus on targeting drug networks operating along northern trade routes.