Kabul, Oct 6 (NationPress) Authorities have uncovered and confiscated almost 400 firearms and military gear in a series of operations across Helmand province in southern Afghanistan over the last five months, according to provincial police spokesperson Mullah Ezatullah Haqqani.

The seized weaponry comprises 41 Kalashnikov stocks, 188 pistols, one RPG-7, two M16 stocks, and over 170 other arms, alongside thousands of rounds of ammunition and projectiles. These items were confiscated in the provincial capital Lashkar Gah and nearby districts, the official reported.

Additionally, police have apprehended 75 individuals on charges related to the illegal possession and transport of arms, the official mentioned.

In an effort to promote lasting peace in post-war Afghanistan, security forces have gathered thousands of firearms and ammunition, including battle tanks, since taking control over four years ago, as reported by Xinhua News Agency.

Previously, on September 14, provincial police reported discovering weapons and ammunition in operations conducted in eastern Afghanistan's Kapisa province.

These findings included eight hand grenades and various firearms, seized during recent operations.

Similarly, another police operation uncovered a dozen firearms, including seven AK-47 assault rifles, in northern Afghanistan's Sari Pul province, as stated by the provincial police office on September 14.

This cache included seven Kalashnikov stocks, one US-made M16, and four pistols, collected from civilians across the province, the statement added.

Authorities are committed to preventing illegal possession and transport of arms, the statement emphasized.

The Afghan government, which is dedicated to disarming irresponsible armed groups, has successfully gathered hundreds of thousands of military items, including assault rifles and battle tanks, over the last four years in the post-war landscape of the country.