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Afghan Forces Seize 2 Tonnes of Marijuana in E Afghanistan
[Tolo News] Nearly two tonnes of marijuana have been siezed in eastern Afghanistan, Senior Afghan border officials said on Sunday. General Aminullah Amarkhil, Commander of border forces in eastern region, told TOLOnews that the drugs were seized during an operation in Achin district of eastern Nangarhar province. No one has been jugged in connection with the drugs. Military officials said there may be some other drug caches in other parts of the district. "Based on the information drug smugglers had transferred marijuana to the district and had hidden it in a pit," said General Amarkhil. Meanwhile, ...back at the ranch... Nangarhar Governor Spokesperson told TOLOnews that Afghan and foreign forces have destroyed a drug laboratory during an offensive carried out on Saturday. During the operation 250kg of drugs and some weapons were seized by the forces. There are reports suggesting turbans' control over some villages in the province. Smugglers are also found to be doing some drug dealings in the province. Recent operations in eastern Afghanistan have led to the death and detention of dozens of turbans. Posted by: Fred 2011-02-07 |
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