KABUL (SW) – The Islamic Emirate has called for regional support for its counter-narcotics drive in the Afghanistan.
In continuation to Iranian officials’ concerns about drug trafficking from Afghanistan, Ahmad Ali Goudarzi, the commander of the Iranian border guard, stated that 80% of drug smuggling into Iran originates from the borders of Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, reacted to Goudarzi’s remarks by emphasizing that Afghanistan is also a victim of the drug trade and that necessary measures have been taken to prevent smuggling. He called for cooperation among countries to combat drug trafficking.
“In various parts of Afghanistan that have been affected by trafficking, essential actions have been taken to prevent the smuggling of drugs, goods, and humans and comprehensive cooperation is required in this regard. Just as Iran has suffered, Afghanistan has also been harmed. Trafficking must be prohibited from all sides, and illegal substances must not be transported. We have made significant efforts and will continue to do so, but collaboration is necessary; however, countries must work together, and Afghanistan is committed to this matter,” He stated.
International relations experts believe that establishing a joint border police force among countries is crucial for preventing drug trafficking.
Enayatullah Humam, an international relations expert, said, “A mutual agreement should be made to create a joint border police force to combat drug trafficking and prevent such incidents.”
According to the IRNA news agency, Iranian border forces recently detained five Afghan citizens in the Taybad area on charges of smuggling 4.3 kilograms of opium and heroin.
Previously, the United Nations has reported a 97% increase in drug-related incidents in Afghanistan.
