HERAT CITY (Pajhwok): Ten individuals have been arrested over armed robberies, fraud and carrying illegal weapons in western Herat province, police claimed on Thursday.
A statement from the police headquarters said the security personnel recovered one pistol, one Zaranj-type motorcycle and 10 cell phones from perpetrators.
The arrests come amid growing concerns among Herat inhabitants at increasing incidents of robbery.
Resident Mohammad Hanif told Pajhwok Afghan News armed robberies were witnessed on a daily basis. He urged police to focus on ensuring security of citizens.
Habibullah Hassanyar, another Herat resident, asked the government to impose heavy penalties on thieves . . .
