MAZAR-I-SHARIF (Pajhwok): The former German consulate building in the capital of northern Balkh province has become a drug addiction centre.
The consulate in the limits of 5th police district was targeted by a car bomber two years back. The mission suspended its activities before resumed work at Camp Marmal.
Drug addicts have since been staying in the ruined building and local residents and shopkeepers complain the junkies have created problems for them, particularly for passers-by.
Syed Ishaq, who runs a grocery shop close to the building, said narcotics and addicts . . .
