Afghan counter-terrorism police seize large quantities of weapons

KABUL, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- Afghan counter-narcotic police have uncovered large quantities of weapons and ammunition in northern Afghanistan's Balkh province, the statement of the provincial police office said Friday.

The weapons and ammunition include four Kalashnikov rifles, four hand grenades, an air rifle, two anti-personnel grenades, a PK gun, a scope, hundreds of rounds of bullets and cartridges, and other illegally stored military equipment, the statement said.

The statement did not mention whether any arrests were made in connection with this case. The cache was discovered during an operation conducted by police at a residential house in Zari district of this province.

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