Kandahar Authorities Prevent Smuggling of 50 Cows from Pakistan

The Kandahar Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock Directorate reported that security personnel in Spin Boldak district prevented the smuggling of 50 cows from Pakistan into Afghanistan.

The animals were being illegally transferred across the Durand line in Spin Boldak district when they were intercepted by authorities, according to the directorate's press release.

A number of individuals involved in the smuggling attempt have been arrested. They will face legal action following a decision by the court, officials stated.

This incident follows a similar event 10 days earlier, when the smuggling of 43 cows was also prevented in Kandahar province, the directorate noted.

Officials from the directorate emphasized that no permission will be given to anyone for smuggling livestock into the country or out of it, vowing strict enforcement against such activities.