Afghanistan, May 13 -- Authorities in Nimroz, western Afghanistan, seized over 5 million methadone tablets stored in a garage, preventing a smuggling attempt.

Authorities in Nimroz province have reported the seizure of over five million methadone tablets, which were stored in a garage in the city of Zaranj. These drugs were intended for smuggling.

Mawlawi Faiz Mohammad Faizani, the director of the Drug Control Department in Nimroz, confirmed that the tablets, totaling more than 5.7 million, were intercepted by relevant authorities, preventing their illegal trafficking.

The methadone tablets were found in a garage in the Sisitan area of Zaranj. One suspect has been identified and arrested in connection with the case.

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