Pakistan forces seize truckload of foreign weapons at Afghan border
Fitna Al Khwarij's terror plot foiled by security forces exposing weapons smuggling network at Pak-Afghan border: Arms recovered from vehicle's hidden compartments: Driver arrested: Defence experts point to Taliban and militant collusion
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Security forces thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large cache of foreign-made weapons from Afghanistan into Pakistan for terrorist activities, 24NewsHD TV Channel reported on Wednesday.
According to sources, the interception took place at the Ghulam Khan border terminal near the Pak-Afghan border. A truck carrying modern foreign weapons and ammunition was seized.
Recovered items included 26 M16 rifles, 292 magazines for M16 and M4 rifles, over 10,000 bullets, 9 magazines for Kalashnikov rifles, 244 bullets, 744 rounds for a light machine gun, and a significant number of linkers.
Security forces confirmed that the Afghan truck carrying the weapons was seized on January 8, 2025, and forensic reports revealed that the foreign weapons were hidden in secret compartments within the truck's driver's cabin. These compartments and packaging were prepared in Afghanistan.
Sources disclosed that foreign weapons have previously been recovered multiple times during terrorist incidents in Pakistan, linked to the extremist group Fitna Al-Khawarij. The group's use of foreign weapons highlights that Afghan soil continues to be used for terrorist activities against Pakistan.
Defence experts stated that while the Afghan Taliban and Fitna Al-Khawarij deny the use of Afghan soil for terrorism in Pakistan, the facts tell a different story.
They added that the leadership and militants of Fitna Al-Khawarij operate openly in Afghanistan, which suggests collusion between the Afghan Taliban and the group. Evidence also indicates that Afghan checkpoints provide logistical support to Fitna Al-Khawarij.
Defence experts also added that the recovery of this arms cache further proves that Fitna Al-Khawarij is operating under the Afghan Taliban's protection. This is despite Pakistan’s goodwill efforts, such as opening its border terminals to alleviate the economic challenges of Afghan citizens.
Defence experts noted that by encouraging terrorism, the Afghan Taliban and Fitna Al-Khawarij are also harming the Afghan people by creating additional hardships for already struggling Afghan traders.
They emphasised that the well-being of ordinary Afghan citizens requires them to demand action from the Afghan Taliban against Fitna Al-Khawarij.
Reporter: Ahmed Mansoor