The announcement was made by a spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate, who disclosed that ongoing campaigns are in progress to combat the smuggling of subpar petroleum products.

The Islamic Emirate's efforts include active campaigns to combat the smuggling of poor-quality oil, a problem that has persisted in the country for some time.

The Afghanistan National Standards Authority has also been working diligently to prevent the import of low-quality petroleum products and to promote fair trade practices.

The spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate emphasized that the presence of mafia networks engaging in various forms of illicit commerce had significantly expanded across multiple sectors.

After the Islamic Emirate assumed power, it intensified efforts to combat smuggling and the import of low-quality materials.

The spokesperson stated: "In this mafia, there is also an internal mafia, and they also have some foreign mafia circles. They were active, but when the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan came to power, it significantly curtailed their activities. The remaining 20 percent, which is still observed in certain border areas, involves counterfeit goods being brought into Afghanistan or attempts to smuggle items that do not meet standard requirements."

The Afghanistan National Standards Authority has emphasized its commitment to transparency in the country's petroleum sector and has conveyed its dedication to eradicating these mafia operations.

"The mafia that our countrymen reminded us of, about 80 percent of that mafia has been controlled and eliminated, and we assure our nation that the level of transparency and the elimination of these mafia networks will reach 100 percent," stated Ashequllah Waziri, spokesperson for the standards office. (ILKHA)