- Afghan security forces seize 48 assault rifles, including AK-47s, in the eastern province of Nangarhar.
- The weapons include M16 rifles made in the United States, as well as mines that could hurt both people and tanks during the raid.
- In an effort to maintain law and order in the war-ravaged Asian nation, the Taliban-led government of Afghanistan
Afghan security forces captured 48 assault rifles, including AK-47s, in the eastern province of Nangarhar on Thursday, as per the Afghan news agency.
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According to the report, security officers found a lot more weapons and ammunition during the operation, including mines that could hurt both people and tanks.
As per a statement posted by the Paktia province’s communications and culture department on Thursday, security authorities have seized a cache of weaponry and ammunition, including M16 rifles made in the United States, in the province’s neighbour.
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In an effort to maintain law and order in the war-ravaged Asian nation, the Taliban-led government of Afghanistan has committed to seizing guns from its citizens.