Former Afghan general arrested and charged with drug and firearm offenses in U.S.
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Jacob Rosen
July 10, 2026 / 4:38 PM EDT / CBS News
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A former member of Afghanistan's National Assembly was arrested and charged with conspiring to illegally import heroin and methamphetamine into the U.S.
Former Afghan general arrested and charged with drug and firearm offenses in U.S.
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Jacob Rosen
July 10, 2026 / 4:38 PM EDT / CBS News
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NEW YORK (AP) — A former Afghan general who also served in his nation’s National Assembly was extradited to the U.S. on Friday to…

Abdul Zahir Qadeer accused of conspiring to traffic heroin, methamphetamine, heavy machine guns and assault rifles

WASHINGTON: A former member of the Afghan parliament has been extradited to the United States from Kenya to face drug and…

WASHINGTON: A former member of the Afghan parliament was extradited to the United States from Kenya on Friday to ...

Abdul Zahir Qadeer, alias Haji Abdul Zahir, will face charges relating to a conspiracy to allegedly import narcotics and firearms.

Abdul Zahir Qadeer, alias Haji Abdul Zahir, will face charges relating to a conspiracy to allegedly import narcotics and firearms.

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