SECURITY — May 10, 2026
Two Drug Factories Destroyed in Ghor Province
The Ministry of Interior reported the destruction of two drug factories in Ghor province and the arrest of 18 individuals.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Omid Radio — 2 min read
The Ministry of Interior has announced that anti-narcotics police operating in Ghor province successfully discovered and destroyed two drug factories. This security operation resulted in the arrest of 18 individuals who are suspected of involvement in the production and smuggling of narcotics.
During the operation, authorities seized a substantial quantity of chemical precursors used in the manufacturing process. According to the Ministry of Interior, the seized materials included 7,820 kilograms of vaman, 1,675 kilograms of lime, 522 kilograms of soda, and 300 liters of alcohol. Following the seizure, the materials were burned.
The Ministry of Interior released the details of the operation, including the specific quantities of the seized chemicals and the number of arrests, via its official X account.
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