This photo taken on May 9, 2023 shows the weapons seized by Afghan security forces in Khost province, Afghanistan. Afghan security forces have discovered and seized 94 pieces of different kinds of weapons in eastern region of the war-torn country, said a statement of the Ministry for National Defense released here on Wednesday. (Photo by Yuuf Mangal/Xinhua)
KABUL, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Afghan security forces have discovered and seized 94 pieces of different kinds of weapons in eastern region of the war-torn country, said a statement of the Ministry for National Defense released here on Wednesday.
During the search operations, which have covered the eastern region including Nangarhar and Khost provinces over the past couple of weeks, the security forces have found different types of weapons, including several stocks of AKM, AK-47 and the U.S.-made M16 assault rifles, along with thousands of bullets, the statement added.
The statement didn't say if anyone has been arrested.
Similarly, the Afghan security forces also discovered and seized weapon caches including mortars, bullets, explosive devices and mines in the northern Sari Pul province last week.
The Afghan caretaker government has vowed to collect arms and ammunition from anyone living outside security organs. According to officials, the establishment has collected thousands of pieces of light and heavy weapons including tanks and armored vehicles over the past 18 months. ■
This photo taken on May 9, 2023 shows the weapons seized by Afghan security forces in Khost province, Afghanistan. Afghan security forces have discovered and seized 94 pieces of different kinds of weapons in eastern region of the war-torn country, said a statement of the Ministry for National Defense released here on Wednesday. (Photo by Yuuf Mangal/Xinhua)