SECURITY — April 19, 2026
Kandahar Directorate Prevents Smuggling of 86 Livestock from Pakistan
The Kandahar Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock Directorate prevented the smuggling of 86 livestock consisting of 74 sheep and 12 goats from Pakistan in Spin Boldak district along the Durand Line, with some individuals arrested amid recently intensified anti-smuggling campaigns.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Omid Radio — 2 min read
The Kandahar Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock Directorate reported preventing the smuggling of 86 livestock from Pakistan into Afghanistan via Spin Boldak district along the Durand hypothetical line. The livestock included 74 sheep and 12 goats.
The directorate provided these details in its official newsletter. It stated that some individuals were arrested in connection with the smuggling attempt and that legal action will be taken against them.
The directorate added that anti-smuggling efforts and security campaigns along the Durand hypothetical line have recently intensified. This includes an increase in mobile campaigns conducted by security officials in the border area.
Read the original reporting at Omid Radio →
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Single source (Omid Radio) provides direct attribution to the official newsletter of a named government directorate (Kandahar Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock Directorate) with concrete, checkable details including exact numbers (86 livestock: 74 sheep, 12 goats), specific location (Spin Boldak district, Durand Line), and outcomes (arrests). Per guidelines, this qualifies as reliable for the core event despite single sourcing.
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