Former Afghan general charged with drug and firearm offenses in U.S.
Summary
Abdul Zahir Qadeer, a former Afghan general and lawmaker, was arrested and charged in the U.S. with planning to illegally import heroin, methamphetamine, and weapons. He was caught after working with a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) informant and was extradited to the U.S. to face trial.Key Facts
- Qadeer is a former Afghan Border Force general and former deputy speaker of Afghanistan's National Assembly.
- He faces federal charges in New York for conspiracy to import drugs and possess illegal weapons.
- Qadeer allegedly negotiated since November 2024 to sell heroin, methamphetamine, and heavy weapons including assault rifles and grenades.
- A “test shipment” of two kilograms of methamphetamine was sold in South Africa for $14,000.
- He arranged deals to provide hundreds of kilograms of drugs and a large quantity of weapons and ammunition.
- Qadeer was arrested in Nairobi, Kenya, in April 2025 during a DEA sting operation with undercover agents.
- If convicted, he faces at least 10 years in prison for drug charges and at least 30 years for weapons charges, with possible life sentences.
- The case is part of broader U.S. efforts to combat drug trafficking and related crimes linked to international figures.
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