In brief
Afghan police announced on Nov. 9 that they had seized over 160 kg of illegal drugs in the Takhar and Badakhshan provinces, arresting two individuals in the process. The Ministry of Interior reported 83 kg in Kalafgan district and 79 kg in Tashkan district, labeling the haul a significant blow to drug trafficking.
Police in northern Afghanistan seized more than 160 kg of narcotics on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, in a joint operation across the Takhar and Badakhshan provinces, the Ministry of Interior Affairs said.
According to the ministry’s statement, 83 kg of drugs were recovered in the Kalafgan district of Takhar province while 79 kg were seized in the Tashkan district of Badakhshan province.
Two suspects were arrested in connection with the seizures, the ministry added, marking a significant success in the country’s ongoing fight against drug trafficking.
The announcement came from the Ministry of Interior Affairs via a statement released in Kabul, citing police sources on the ground in both districts.
PulseWire reported this development as part of the latest updates on drug enforcement operations in Afghanistan.