In brief
Counter‑narcotics police in Takhar seized 143 kg of opium and 40 kg of hashish hidden in a car’s compartments, and arrested four trafficking suspects in Taluqan. The operation was reported by Xinhua, with spokesperson Naqibullah Masroor stating the details. A separate raid in Herat resulted in the confiscation of 32 kg of methamphetamine and the detention of two individuals.
Afghan counter‑narcotics police intercepted a vehicle carrying illegal drugs in Taluqan on Saturday, seizing more than 180 kg of opium and hashish and arresting four suspected traffickers, Xinhua said.
Investigators found 143 kg of opium and 40 kg of hashish hidden in a car’s compartments, the police report indicated, marking the largest seizure in the province in recent months.
The operation took place in Taluqan, Takhar’s provincial capital, where authorities monitored traffic and identified suspicious activity before the raid.
All four suspects, who were transporting the contraband to an unidentified destination, were detained at the scene, the police spokesman confirmed.
Naqibullah Masroor
Naqibullah Masroor stated, "The seized contraband included 143 kg of opium and 40 kg of hashish, concealed in compartments of a car."
The raid followed standard anti‑drug procedures and coordinated with forensic teams to secure the seized drugs for laboratory analysis, the police report added.
In addition to the Takhar operation, police in Herat conducted a separate raid on Friday, recovering 32 kg of methamphetamine, Xinhua reported.
The Herat seizure also resulted in the arrest of two individuals, who were identified as the operators of the meth production facility, according to the report.
Both operations demonstrate the Afghan counter‑narcotics police’s continued focus on disrupting drug trafficking networks across the country, the report emphasized.
The Xinhua report dated 8 November 2026 remains the only source detailing these arrests and seizures, with no additional corroborating statements available.
