[Afghanistan] Strategic developments: Disrupted weapons use

Weapons seizure: Around 15 April 2025 (month of), counter-terrorism police seized a cache of weapons and ammunition from an unidentified armed group from the center and districts of Helmand province (coded to Lashkargah). The confiscated items included 90 new pistols, 6 Kalashnikov rifles, 1 carbine, 1 shotgun, 20 radio sets, 18 magazines, 1,340 rounds of heavy weapons, 320 rounds of Kalashnikov, 65 pistol rounds, and other military ammunition. 16 individuals were arrested in connection with the seizure.

Severity

LOW

Occurred

2025-04-15

Country

Afghanistan

Event type

strategic

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