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The Paktia Police Command has reported that counter-narcotics forces have discovered and destroyed a major hashish production and processing factory in the Zazi Aryub district of the province. According to the statement, the operation took place in the Shirkhtal area, where police seized and destroyed 12 kilograms of raw hashish and five sacks of hashish leaves. The source added that, in a separate operation, security forces in Dand-e-Patan district rounded up three drug addicts to be taken for treatment.

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Border Police of Afghanistan Prevent Smuggling Attempt at Torkham Land Port The spokesperson of the Border Police Command said that certain individuals attempted to illegally transport a truckload of medicines into Afghanistan under the pretext of refugee aid. The police successfully intercepted the vehicle and prevented the smuggling attempt.

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TKD ECONOMY: The Kandahar Department of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock has announced that apple exports from Kandahar to Russia will begin today (Tuesday) for the first time. According to the department’s spokesperson, Engineer Mohammad Hanif Haqmal, the first shipment will include 50 tons of apples worth around $100,000. He added that during the current harvest season, a total of around 1,000 tons of apples are expected to be exported to Russia.