The police forces have discovered and dismantled an illegal alcohol distillation plant in southern Kandahar city, the local security officials said.

Provincial Police Chief Gen. Tadin Khan said the plant was dismantled during an operation which was conducted in the vicinity of the 9th police district of the city.
Gen. Tadin Khan further added that the plant was illegally operating in a residential area.
According to Gen. Tadin, the security forces also confiscated more than 150 bottles of alcohol during the operation and an individual has been arrested in connection to the operation of the plant.
According to reports, this is the first time the Afghan forces are discovering an alcoholic distillation plant in southern Kandahar province.