During a prestigious global forum hosted in Samarkand, one of the most pressing issues of regional security – the fight against drug trafficking – was the focus. Afghanistan's Deputy Interior Minister Sheikh Abdul Rahman Munir presented unprecedented measures and their results being implemented by Kabul. Zamin.uz will share details of these undisclosed figures and Kabul's appeal to the international community.
2 million tons of 'poison' destroyed: Kabul's decisive blow
The Afghan representative emphasized that, despite political pressure and international isolation, an uncompromising fight is being waged to eradicate the roots of the drug business within the country. The most astonishing figure – in a short period of time over 2 million tons of various narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and alcoholic beverages were seized and destroyed.
2025 Review: What the Numbers Say?
In an interview with a Kun.uz correspondent, Abdul Rahman Munir disclosed the results achieved over the past year:
Swift Operations: A total of 42,000 raids were conducted nationwide.
Arrests: Approximately 11,000 individuals were detained on suspicion of drug-related crimes.
Laboratories: The operations of 450 clandestine centers producing narcotic drugs were shut down.
Plantations: Over 19,000 hectares
Rehabilitation: Focus is placed not only on punishment but also on treatment, with over 28,000
patients admitted to specialized centers.
'Move from Criticism to Practical Cooperation'
The Deputy Minister noted that special decrees issued by the leadership of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan form the legal foundation for this fight. In his opinion, politicizing the fight against drug addiction only harms global security.
'Instead of isolating us, transnational crime can be overcome through practical dialogue and mutual trust. It is time to fairly assess the real situation in Afghanistan,' said Sheikh Abdul Rahman Munir. Kabul called on world nations to cease mere criticism and unite against this scourge threatening humanity.
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