ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update June 4, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-06-S-015
For Immediate Release
                 
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 4, 2011) – A combined Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Force vehicle interdiction operation led to the seizure of a large quantity of narcotics in Chakhansur district, Nimroz province, yesterday. 

The operation seized 1,400 pounds (635 kilograms) of opium.

One insurgent was killed when he attempted to engage the force and three others were detained during the operation. 

The same operation seized 22,046 pounds (10,000 kgs) of sodium bicarbonate, a chemical used to manufacture heroin.