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Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Counter Narcotics
Drug Law General Provisions
Article 1:
Basis
This Law is enacted pursuant to Article 7 of the Constitution of Afghanistan in order to prevent the cultivation of opium poppy, cannabis plants, and coca bush, and the trafficking of narcotic drugs, and to control psychotropic substances, chemical precursors, and equipment used in manufacturing, producing, or processing of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
Article 2:
Objectives
The objectives of this Law are:
1. To prevent the cultivation of opium poppy, cannabis plants, and coca bush, and prescribe penalties for persons engaging in these activities.
2. To regulate and control narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, chemical precursors, and substances and equipment used in the manufacture, production, or processing of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in order to prevent their use for illicit purposes and to ensure their use for medical, scientific, research and industrial purposes in accordance with the provisions of the law.
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Over the last three years, the activities of the CNPA, Commando 333 (Afghan Special Narcotics Force), border police and customs, have led to a huge increase in the seizures of illegal drugs across the country. Specialist counter narcotics forces operating under the Ministry of Interior have also destroyed dozens of drugs laboratories around the country. All these operations have consequently led to more arrests and investigations, which are then handled by the Criminal Justice Task Force.
Counter Narcotics Police of Afghanistan (CNPA)
The CNPA currently numbers 2000 officers, and is still expanding. They carry out intelligence-led, interdiction activities across Afghanistan. They are trained in a range of skills such as investigative techniques and evidence gathering at the CNPA Training Academy in Kabul. They are backed up by Mobile Detection Teams, trained in searching vehicles for concealed drugs and raiding compounds.
Kabul Airport Operations
A successful anti-smuggling operation at Kabul International Airport has been running since June 2006, providing crucial intelligence, and carrying out dozens of arrests of traffickers connected to major international crime networks.
Prisons
Those convicted at the CJTF are imprisoned at Pul I Charki jail in Kabul which can accommodate over 3000 prisoners. A top security facility for the most serious drug traffickers has been built.
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