In Afghanistan, police have stepped up their fight against drug trafficking, arresting 21 suspects and seizing large quantities of narcotics in a series of coordinated operations across the country.
Major Seizures Sunday
- The Ministry of Interior confirmed that a routine sweep stopped a shipment of 86 kg of raw hashish, 5 kg of crystal meth, and various methamphetamine tablets.
- Police also found an additional package of stimulant pills and other drugs.
- Authorities detained 21 people linked to the operation, underscoring their commitment to crack down on smuggling.
Takhar Province – Crystal Meth Plot Foiled
- In the north, provincial police detained a smuggler attempting to move crystal meth and chemicals for heroin production into Taluqan, the capital of Takhar.
- The suspect is now in custody for further investigation.
Nimroz Province – Opium Outbreak Arrests
- In the west, forces confiscated 170 kg of opium poppy and arrested two smugglers near the Zaranj‑Delaram highway on November 9.
- This action follows a campaign to dismantle drug trafficking networks and curb poppy cultivation.
Ghazni Province – Car Buried in Opium
- Earlier in the month, police in the east seized 225 kg of opium hidden in secret compartments of a car in Muqar district.
- The driver fled, but investigators are now hunting the owner.
Broader Context
Afghanistan’s counter‑narcotics police are intensifying operations nationwide, targeting illicit labs, street dealers, and smugglers. The government has pledged to eradicates poppy fields and dismantle trafficking routes, aiming to curb the country’s long‑standing drug trade problem.
These actions show a clear, coordinated effort to reduce the flow of illegal drugs—especially crystal meth and opium—through Afghanistan’s borders, and to bring those responsible to justice.
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