LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): A narcotics producing factory has been found and destroyed in Greshk district of southern Helmand province yesterday.
The factory was producing drugs from a plant called “Uman” that grows in the mountains of Helmand.
Maulvi Mohammad Qasim Riaz, director of information and culture, told Pajhwok Afghan News the factory was discovered during a detective operation and was destroyed.
According to Riaz, eight suspected have been detained and would be handed over the judiciary.
“Islamic Emirate is committed to punishing such individuals in line with rules,” Riaz added.
sa/ma . . .
