SECURITY — April 9, 2026
Afghan Forces Seize Weapons, Ammunition and Narcotics Smuggled from Pakistan
Afghan forces from the 201 Khalid bin Walid Corps seized weapons, ammunition and 20 kg of opium smuggled from Pakistan, with reports differing on additional items seized. One outlet cited the National Defense Ministry and mentioned prior large-scale weapons seizures.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Omid Radio — corroborated by Hurriyat — 2 min read
KABUL (Afghan Verified) — Forces from Afghanistan's 201 Khalid bin Walid Corps seized weapons, ammunition and narcotic substances being smuggled into the country from Pakistan.
The seizure included 20 kg of opium, according to reports from Hurriyat and Omid Radio. Hurriyat, citing the National Defense Ministry, reported that the haul also comprised 13,000 rifles and 10 cartons of pistols. Omid Radio gave differing details, stating that 13 pistols and 10 cartons of hashish were seized in Nangarhar province.
Hurriyat further noted that the same corps had previously seized more than 500,000 weapons smuggled from Pakistan.
The operation underscores ongoing efforts by Afghan border forces to intercept arms and drugs crossings from the neighboring country, though exact quantities of the weapons recovered remain in dispute between the two outlets.
Read the original reporting at Omid Radio →
Reliability assessment
2 independent sources corroborate core event of seizure of weapons/ammunition and narcotics by 201 Khalid bin Walid Corps entering from Pakistan, attributed to National Defense Ministry; discrepancies in exact items/quantities and location do not undermine event confirmation.
The source language reads straight.
Across the newsrooms
Where reports agree
- 201 Khalid bin Walid Corps forces conducted the seizure
- Items were entering from Pakistan to Afghanistan
- 20 kg of opium seized
- Previous similar seizures mentioned
Where reports differ
- Weapon details: 13,000 rifles and 10 cartons of pistols (Hurriyat) vs. 13 pistols and 10 cartons of hashish (Omid Radio)
- Location specified as Nangarhar (Omid Radio only)
- Previous seizure: >500,000 weapons (Hurriyat) vs. illegal substances (Omid Radio)
Filed by 2 outlets
Omid Radio
Originating
Reported straight
Reported straight
Hurriyat
Reported straight
Reported straight
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Security — 201 Khalid bin Walid Corps, Pakistan, Nangarhar, National Defense Ministry, weapons seizure
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