Afghanistan, Feb. 1 -- Officials say drug traffickers continue exploiting the long Afghanistan-Tajikistan border as clashes erupt, underscoring persistent regional challenges to counter narcotics smuggling efforts.
Zabihullah Mujahid, a spokesperson for Kabul administration acknowledged that narcotics smuggling into Tajikistan continues despite ongoing counter-drug efforts along the shared border.
Tajik border forces reported a clash with armed smugglers along the frontier, saying three suspected traffickers were killed during the confrontation.
Afghan officials said efforts are underway to improve border control and prevent drug trafficking, noting the long and difficult terrain complicates enforcement.
Authorities from both sides are ...