Afghan Ex-General Linked to US Drug and Arms Case | Johannesburg News

A former Afghan general and National Assembly member, Abdul Zahir Qadeer, is facing major U.S. charges for allegedly trafficking meth and weapons through Africa — with a pivotal 2kg drug drop in Johannesburg acting as key evidence. Arrested in Kenya and extradited to the U.S., Qadeer denies the accusations, calling them politically driven. His alleged boasts about supplying drugs to Afghanistan’s Taliban and courting government officials have drawn global attention — especially as South Africa probes possible cartel infiltration of its institutions. The case also reveals his involvement in arms deals, including Kalashnikovs and RPGs, and how he orchestrated the drug shipment via a nephew in Afghanistan — all part of a U.S.-led sting that’s reshaping international counter-narcotics efforts. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-09-14-how-a-joburg-drug-deal-snared-an-alleged-afghan-narco-kingpin/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ecb4f1807331bf42 Report issues to [email protected].