2011-10-S-051
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 25, 2011) — A combined Afghan and coalition patrol discovered a large cache of banned substances during an operation in Kandahar district, Kandahar province, Tuesday.  

During the operation, the combined force interdicted a shipment of drug-processing materials including morphine, ammonium chloride and sodium carbonate totalling more than 46,640 pounds (21,200 kilograms).  

The shipment was confiscated by Afghan police officials and one person of interest was detained for further questioning.