Arms dealers thrive under the Taliban in Afghanistan

Arms dealers are making the most of Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Weapon-owners are parting with their weapons Weapons from Afghan soldiers make it to the arms dealers. Abandoned US military bases are a major source of weapons.

Civilians too are selling guns to the arms dealers price. Weapons in turn sold to the Taliban and other Mujahideen Dealers deal in Combat vests, US-made pistols and ammunition belts AK-47, US-made M4 and M16 assault rifles Light machine guns, grenades, walkie-talkies and bullets.

Buying and selling of arms illegally easy under the Taliban. Arms make their way to the international weapons black market. In turn, in the hands of terror groups in other parts of the world