KABUL, Dec. 9 (Xinhua) -- Afghan counter-narcotics police have arrested three individuals on charges of drug smuggling and seized 4 kilograms of hashish in northern Badakhshan province, provincial police spokesman Ehsanullah Kamgar said Tuesday.
The arrests were made during a series of separate operations conducted in the Shuhada district. According to the official, the suspects were found in possession of the contraband and were taken into custody for further investigation.
The latest arrests highlight continued counter-narcotics operations aimed at disrupting trafficking networks and reducing the flow of illegal substances in the region. ■
