3 held with arms, ammunition in Paktia

GARDEZ (Pajhwok): Three people were arrested with weapons and ammunition in Gardez, the capital of southeastern Paktia province, on Saturday night, police said.

In a statement, the police headquarter said security forces arrested the trio, hailing from Khost, in the Zeho area of Gardez.

"Three Kalashnikovs, one pistol, four hand grenades, a car and military equipment were seized from the detainees," the police statement added.

The detainees were handed over to relevant organs for further investigations.

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