Afghan national military intercepts drug smuggling attempt
(MENAFN) Afghan national army troops have intercepted a drug smuggling attempt and arrested three suspected traffickers in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, a regional army spokesman, Jawed Agha, said Tuesday.
According to the official, soldiers seized 730 kilograms of opium poppy concealed within a vehicle’s hidden compartments.
In addition to the drugs, two assault rifles and two satellite phones were also recovered from the suspects and handed over to the relevant authorities for further investigation.
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