Moscow, 4 September 1996 (RFE/RL) -- Two suspected drug smugglers have been killed in a clash with Russian border guards and Turkmen police on the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan border, says Russia's Federal Border Guard Service.
Interfax reports that the Service said eight armed men crossed the border into Turkmenistan Sunday and a shootout occurred. A large amount of drugs, including 24 kilograms of heroin was found at the clash site.
Interfax reports that the Service said eight armed men crossed the border into Turkmenistan Sunday and a shootout occurred. A large amount of drugs, including 24 kilograms of heroin was found at the clash site.