Taliban detain four individuals in Balkh province

The Taliban's Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice has announced the arrest of four individuals in Balkh province for alleged criminal activities.

According to a statement released by the ministry, the arrests were made by its enforcers in the provincial capital. The detainees are accused of involvement in drug trafficking and the buying and selling of narcotics.

No further details about the detainees have been provided.

The Taliban has previously conducted similar arrests, detaining numerous citizens on various charges, often under the directives of the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice.