KABUL, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Afghan law enforcement authorities have arrested 80 individuals on charges of drug trafficking following a series of coordinated operations carried out across multiple provinces, the Ministry of Interior Affairs said in a statement on Sunday.

According to the ministry, counter-narcotics police conducted targeted raids in several regions, resulting in the seizure of significant quantities of illegal substances, including hashish, narcotic tablets, and materials used in the production of heroin.

The statement added that the arrests are part of ongoing nationwide efforts to curb drug trafficking and dismantle distribution networks.

Authorities reaffirmed their commitment to intensifying operations aimed at combating the production, smuggling and sale of illicit drugs across the country.