One Person Arrested in Helmand in Connection with Transfer of 2,600 Bullets to Pakistan

Security forces in Helmand province foiled the transfer of two thousand six hundred bullets to Pakistan. The bullets were discovered and confiscated in Gereshk district of Helmand. The ammunition was loaded in an Alto vehicle. One person was arrested in connection with the bullet transfer.

The Helmand police command issued a press release detailing the seizure and arrest. The press release from the media office provided the exact number of bullets as two thousand six hundred and described the vehicle used in the smuggling attempt.

This operation prevented the bullets from being transferred to Pakistan. The arrest was made in the Gereshk district where the Alto vehicle was stopped by security forces.

Helmand security forces have previously intercepted multiple smuggling attempts of weapons and ammunition. The press release noted that similar cases have been stopped in the province before this incident.

The repeated interceptions point to the security forces' focus on preventing the smuggling of ammunition and weapons from Helmand province. The latest case involved two thousand six hundred bullets that were seized before they could cross the border.

No other information was given in the press release regarding the person arrested or any possible group behind the transfer attempt. The Alto vehicle is now in the possession of the police.