Afghan police seized drugs and arrested smugglers amid a surge in poppy cultivation.

Counter-narcotics police in Afghanistan's Kandahar province have seized heroin, opium poppy, and hashish, and arrested seven suspected drug smugglers. The police spokesperson emphasized the commitment to curb drug production and trafficking. In Parwan province, two more individuals were arrested for suspected drug trafficking. These operations come amid a reported 19% increase in poppy cultivation in Afghanistan.

November 09, 2024
4 Articles