SECURITY — April 10, 2026
Uzbek Authorities Seize 191 Kilograms of Hashish Worth Over $5 Million at Afghan Border
Uzbek authorities announced the seizure of 191 kilograms of hashish, worth over $5 million, hidden in double-layered steam boilers in a truck from Afghanistan at the Ayritom border post. The Taliban claims heightened anti-smuggling measures, but reports suggest networks remain active.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hasht-e Subh — 2 min read
Uzbek customs authorities have seized 191 kilograms of hashish valued at more than $5 million at the Ayritom border crossing in the Serkhondarya region.
The narcotics were hidden inside the double-layered structures of 210 steam boilers carried in a truck traveling from Afghanistan to Kazakhstan. The vehicle was transporting a total of 750 steam boilers weighing 4.1 tons, according to Uzbek authorities.
Customs officials at the Ayritom post discovered the hashish during an inspection. Investigations into the smuggling attempt are ongoing.
The seizure comes amid claims by the Taliban of increased efforts to combat drug smuggling from Afghanistan. However, international reports indicate that smuggling networks continue to operate actively in the country.
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Reliability assessment
Single source (Hasht-e Subh citing Ozodli newspaper) provides direct, on-record attribution to Uzbek authorities with concrete, checkable details including exact quantity (191kg), location (Ayritom border, Serkhondarya), vehicle details (750 boilers, 4.1 tons), hiding method (210 double-layer boilers), and value (5M USD).
The source language reads straight.
Independent web corroboration
A separate web search returned 8 matching reports. A selection:
As a result of the inspection, it was found that <strong>there were a total of 750 Afghan pots in the trunk of the truck, 210 of which contained 190 kg 800 grams of hashish hidden in a protected manner</strong>.
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