2011-11-S-022

ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 14, 2011)
A combined Afghan and coalition security patrol killed two insurgents and seized a narcotics cache in Kajaki district, Helmand province, as part of an operation that occurred throughout the week. Armed insurgents approached the Afghan and the coalition patrol on a motorcycle while displaying hostile intent during the operation. The patrol fired, resulting in the deaths of the two insurgents. The operation seized 6,600 pounds (3,000 kilograms) of morphine base, a quantity of drug processing equipment, two AK-47’s and a quantity of ammunition. The drugs and weapons were safely destroyed on site.