300 weapons seized, 35 arrests for illegal possession in Afghanistan's Balkh province.

Police in north Afghanistan's Balkh province have seized 300 weapons during operations over the past year. The Ministry of Interior Affairs stated that 35 people were arrested for illegally possessing the arms. This follows the Afghan caretaker government's efforts since August 2021 to round up weaponry and battle tanks across the country, warning of strict action against unlawful possession.

March 17, 2024
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