A statement issued by MoI states that the operations were conducted in Nangarhar, Baghlan, Kunduz, Faryab, Sar-e-Pul and Helmand provinces.
The statement adds that the operations were jointly conducted by Afghan National Police, Afghan National Army and personnel from the National Directorate of Security (NDS) – Afghanistan’s intelligence agency in past 24 hours.
Afghan forces have also seized a number of weapons and arms during these operations, according to statement.
However, the statement did not provide details regarding the casualties of the Afghan security forces.