KHOST, Afghanistan, Jan. 14 (Xinhua) -- Police have uncovered 43 kg of illicit drugs in eastern Afghanistan's Khost province and detained an individual on the charge of involvement in drug trafficking from the area, provincial police spokesman Tahir Ehrar said Tuesday.

The contraband, including 43 kg hashish and a piece of AK-47, was discovered outside the provincial capital, Khost city, on Sunday, the official said, adding police have arrested one drug smuggler.

Police won't allow anyone to produce or smuggle hashish, poppy or the objects used in manufacturing heroin in the province, the official said.

The Afghan caretaker government, which has banned poppy cultivation, processing of drugs and drug trafficking, has vowed to fight the menace until the once-poppy growing country becomes a drug-free nation. Enditem

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