KABUL, April 5 (Xinhua) -- Afghan police have foiled an attempt to smuggle 580 sheep out of the southern Kandahar province and abroad, the country's Ministry of Interior Affairs said in a statement on Sunday.
The ministry said suspected smugglers were trying to move the livestock illegally through Shorabak district, where two individuals were arrested in connection with the incident.
Animal smugglers frequently attempt to transport livestock across Afghanistan's borders for profit, taking advantage of porous frontier zones and high demand for livestock in neighboring countries. Security forces continue to intercept such efforts as part of a broader campaign to curb illegal cross-border trade.
The seizure comes as Afghan authorities have intensified efforts to regulate border movements and combat smuggling, which includes not only livestock but also fuel, drugs, low-quality food and non-food items, and other contraband. ■
