SECURITY — June 18, 2026
Security forces arrest suspect and seize weapons in Nangarhar district
The operation occurred in the 27th Canal area of Ghani Khel district and yielded one PKM, one rocket, three Kalashnikovs, one M16 rifle, fourteen Kalashnikov magazines and four M16 magazines.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Omid Radio — 2 min read

Security forces in Nangarhar province arrested one person and seized weapons and ammunition in Ghani Khel district. The location of the incident was the 27th Canal area. A variety of firearms and explosives were recovered from the suspect.
The list of seized items is specific. It includes one PKM. It also includes one rocket. Three Kalashnikovs were part of the seizure. One M16 rifle was taken. Fourteen Kalashnikov magazines and four M16 magazines were also seized.
After the arrest, the person was subjected to initial questioning. The investigations are described as initial. Once these are done, the suspect will be transferred. The transfer will be to the relevant authorities.
The report comes from the Ministry of Interior Affairs. It confirms the arrest of one individual. It details the weapons seized in the district. The suspect will face further processing.
The operation was conducted by security forces. No additional information on the identity of the person has been released. The circumstances of how the weapons were obtained are not specified in the available details.
Further details regarding the event are limited. The security forces carried out the task in the specified district. The outcome was the arrest and the seizure of the mentioned items.
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