The Special Operations Forces of the Afghan National Police and the Afghan Air Forces have destroyed around 43 tons of Hashish in eastern Nangarhar province.

“Afghan Counter-Narcotics Special Operation Police and Afghan Air Forces carried out successful special operations in the Sara Kelay, Sandal and Morgai villages, Achin district, eastern Nangarhar province, last night,” the Ministry of Interior said Monday.

The statement further added “As a result, Afghan Counter-Narcotics Special Operation Police and Afghan Air Forces found and destroyed 43 tons of hashish in the scene.”

According to MoI, three suspects were arrested in connection to this case and no was harmed during the operation.

“The Ministry of Interior Affairs is committed to fight against narcotics and Afghan Counter-Narcotics Special Operation Police are having major success in fighting against smugglers and narcotics, which will continue,” MoI said in its statement