Kabul, March 13: Afghan border forces have confiscated 30 Beretta pistols during a targeted intelligence-led operation in southern Kandahar province, a local security official said on Friday. Shakeeb confirmed that Afghan security forces are actively working to curb arms trafficking across the porous border regions. The seizure is part of broader efforts by the Afghan government to collect arms and ammunition from individuals outside official security forces and to prevent weapons smuggling in border areas through the deployment of additional security personnel. In a separate operation, police uncovered additional arms and ammunition in neighboring Paktika province as part of ongoing efforts to curb unauthorized weapons. Authorities have initiated further investigations to identify other individuals who may be connected to the illicit arms stash.

Source: The Express Tribune March 13, 2026 09:31 UTC