Large Criminal Activity
Armed group robbery in Mazar‑e‑Sharif
An armed criminal group raided a jewelry shop in Balkh province’s capital, stealing high‑value items and briefly clashing with local police.
Unidentified armed men stormed a jewelry shop in Mazar‑e‑Sharif late on March 29, 2026, forcing employees to open safes and taking several packages of gold and precious stones before fleeing in a motorcycle convoy. Police responded within minutes, chasing the suspects and exchanging fire in a side street, though no casualties were reported. Local authorities confirmed the stolen goods were insured and promised an investigation into possible involvement of organized crime networks operating in the region.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Mazar‑e‑Sharif, Balkh Province, Afghanistan
- Date added
- 2026-03-29 11:19 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-29 11:19 UTC
- Source
- Afghanistan Times
- Connected threats
- Not provided