Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Afghan Forces Seize Drugs, Arrest Smugglers Across Provinces
Afghan security forces are cracking down on illegal drugs.
They've found a lot of drugs in different provinces of Afghanistan, including opium and other substances.
They arrested several people involved in smuggling and drug processing.
The army also participated in stopping drug smuggling.
In one incident, police destroyed a large amount of drugs they had collected.
The government is working hard to stop anyone from making, selling, or transporting illegal drugs.
Afghan security forces seized 1,000 kg of illicit drugs and arrested two smugglers in Zabul province.
The drugs were found hidden in a truck during a counter-narcotic operation.
Afghan National Army thwarted a smuggling attempt in Helmand province, detaining three suspects and seizing 730 kg of opium poppy.
Police burned over half a tonne of illegal drugs in Kandahar province, including opium poppy, methamphetamine, and stimulant tablets.
Two drug processing labs were dismantled, and 589 kg of illicit drugs were seized in Farah province.
- Who
- Afghan security forces, including the police and army.
- What
- Seizures of illicit drugs and arrests of smugglers.
- When
- Multiple incidents over the past few months.
- Where
- Zabul, Helmand, Kandahar, and Farah provinces in Afghanistan.
- Why
- To combat drug trafficking and production.
- Location of seizures
- Zabul, Helmand, Kandahar, and Farah provinces
- Total drugs seized
- Over 2,800 kg
- Substances seized
- Opium poppy, methamphetamine, and stimulant tablets
- Number of arrests
- 14
- Actions taken
- Seizures, arrests, and destruction of drugs and labs