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NewsEradication15 April 2025

Kandahar police report destroying about half an acre of hashish and 88 acres of poppy

Xinhua reported that police in Kandahar province had destroyed 88 acres of poppy and about half an acre of hashish during a recent campaign against illegal drugs, according to the provincial police spokesman Assadullah Jamshid. The report says 12 people were arrested over poppy cultivation and referred to the judiciary.

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PlaceKandahar ProvinceAfghanistan

AgencyKandahar provincial police

Approximate location31.62, 65.72

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2025-04-15 Eradication Kandahar police report destroying about half an acre of hashish and 88 acres of poppy Xinhua reported that police in Kandahar province had destroyed 88 acres of poppy and about half an acre of hashish during a recent campaign against illegal drugs, according to the provincial police spokesman Assadullah Jamshid. The report says 12 people were arrested over poppy cultivation and referred to the judiciary. https://english.news.cn/asiapacific/20250415/ec392f8ee5a44dc3a2652f35514df3f0/c.html Afghanistan Kandahar Province 31° 37' 12.00" N, 65° 43' 12.00" E administrative seat Kandahar provincial police