Bid to smuggle iron abroad thwarted, 6 detained in Helmand

LASHKARGHAH (Pajhwok): At least six individuals have been arrested in connection with smuggling of iron out of country in the Garamser district of southern Helmand province.

Maulvi Mohammad Qasir Riaz, deputy director of information and culture, told Pajhwok Afghan News that security forces detained six people with iron-laden vehicles in the Safar area of the district on Wednesday.

He said the detainees’ cases had been referred to relevant organs after preliminary investigations.

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