SECURITY — February 23, 2026
Afghan Police Transfer 487 Undocumented Vehicles to Kabul Police City
Afghan police impounded 487 undocumented vehicles in Kabul and turned back 223 others at the city entrance, aiming to curb illegal traffic and boost security. Mullah Abdul Rahim Zahir, head of General Security Police, praised the operation.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Bakhtar News — 2 min read
Officials from the General Security Police Directorate of the Ministry of Interior transferred 487 vehicles lacking legal documents to Kabul's Police City.
The spokesperson for the directorate stated in a press release that officers from the 2nd Kandak "Al-Badr," in coordination with Kabul Traffic Police, identified and impounded the vehicles over the past week.
Additionally, 223 vehicles intending to enter Kabul from various provinces were stopped at the Sang Nowshta gate by the same forces due to missing legal documents and returned to their provinces of origin.
The directorate described the purpose of these actions as preventing the circulation of illegal vehicles, maintaining urban order and enhancing security.
Mullah Abdul Rahim Zahir, head of the General Security Police Directorate, expressed appreciation for the efforts of his forces and emphasized the continuation of such operations to ensure security and the rule of law.
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Single source with direct attribution via press release from named spokesperson; concrete, checkable details including exact numbers (487 and 223 vehicles), specific units (2nd Kandak Al-Badr), locations (Kabul Police City, Sang Nowshta gate), and named official (Mullah Abdul Rahim Zahir). Routine enforcement action, not high-stakes or volatile.
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