KABUL: The Ministry of National Defense said in a statement that personnel of the 201st Khalid bin Walid Army Corps have discovered and seized 60 weapons and a quantity of ammunition in the southeast zone of the country.
The weapons include various types of light and heavy firearms, such as PK machine guns, M16 rifles, Dragunov sniper, pistols, and a military Ranger vehicle, said the statement, adding that 250 kilograms of gunpowder, two rockets, 4 walkie-talkie, night vision goggles, 4 daytime viewing camera mounts, and eight grenade launchers have also been discovered and seized.
The statement emphasized that a quantity of narcotics and electronic devices were also among the seized materials.
According to the statement, the weapons, equipment, and ammunition were discovered through intelligence operations conducted across various sections of the southeast zone.
This comes as security, defense, and intelligence forces continue their efforts to strengthen security throughout the country.