Apr. 22: Afghan-ISAF Operations in Eastern, Southern Afghanistan
NEWS RELEASE ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan  2010-04-CA-063  For Immediate Release

 Afghanistan National Security Forces with ISAF partners conducted a combined operation west of Nad-e Ali, Helmand Province, yesterday morning. The operation was intended to continue disrupting links between insurgent suicide bombers and narcotics networks.
 After surrounding the compound in which several suspects were located, Afghan Special Police were able to get all residents to exit the compound. Several men were detained, and 30 kilograms (66 pounds) of opium were found. The opium was destroyed in place.
 Four women and 15 children were protected throughout this operation, in which no civilians were injured.