2012-10-S-008
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 6, 2012)
Afghan Special Police and coalition forces, enabled by the Ministry of Interior’s Special Mission Wing, recovered hundreds of kilograms of narcotics and weapons during operations throughout Helmand province between Sept. 22 and Oct. 6. The missions resulted in the recovery of nearly 800 kilograms (1,760 pounds) of hashish, 500 kilograms (1,100 pounds) of marijuana seeds, 190 kilograms (420 pounds) of poppy seeds, several rocket propelled grenade warheads, one suicide bomber vest and nearly twenty weapons. The combined force also engaged and killed several insurgents during the two weeks of operations. (Photos available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/isafmedia/8058527435/in/photostream ; http://www.flickr.com/photos/isafmedia/8058527621/in/photostream )