13 tons of drugs burned in Helmand

13 tons drugs were burned in the southern province of Helmand. The massive pile of drug were seized in different operations during the past three years. Senior local officials including Mohammad Yasin Khan, the governor for Helmand province, were present on the occasion when the drugs were destroyed.       

Afghanistan is known worldwide for its mass production of narcotics. Helmand, one of the largest provinces of Afghanistan, is on the top of the list when it comes to poppy cultivation and drug production.