Afghan army general arrested

KABUL: An Afghan army general has been arrested by police for trafficking around 19 kilograms of heroin powder, officials said on Wednesday.
Brigadier General Abdul Samad Habib, the head of the recruitment division for the Afghan army in northern Balkh province was taken into custody in Baghlan province on Tuesday, as he attempted to smuggle illegal drugs in his vehicle, defence ministry spokesman Dawlat Waziri told AFP.