Defense Forces Foil Arms Smuggling Attempt in Paktia
Mawlawi Siddiqullah Nasrat, deputy spokesman of the Ministry of National Defense, stated that forces of the 3rd Border Brigade foiled an arms smuggling attempt last night in Qe'mati village, Dand Patan district, Paktia province.
Nasrat said the operation resulted in the seizure of 20 Krinkov rifles, 4 Kalashnikovs and 2 M4 rifles.
The deputy spokesman added that security forces continue their efforts against illegal activities, including arms smuggling.
The announcement highlights the role of border brigades in preventing weapons smuggling across provincial borders. Nasrat's statement provides specific details on the location, timing and items recovered, underscoring the ministry's ongoing security operations in the region.
Paktia province, located in eastern Afghanistan, has seen previous security actions against smuggling networks. The 3rd Border Brigade operates in the area to secure frontier zones.
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