Troops destroy 4 heroin factories, seize Taliban leader

Staff Report

KABUL -- Security forces destroyed four heroin factories in Nangarhar Province and captured a Taliban leader in Jawzjan Province, Khaama Press reported Wednesday (April 12).

Troops destroyed the heroin plants Tuesday (April 11) in Ghani Khel District, said the Ministry of Interior, adding that the forces seized 7.5 tonnes of morphine and 500 litres of liquid opium.

Meanwhile, the National Directorate of Security (NDS) arrested the commander of about 80 Taliban militants in Jawzjan Province. Akhtar Mohammad alias Belal was involved in major terrorist acts, added the NDS.

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