Apr. 21: Afghan-ISAF Operations in Helmand, Kandahar, Kunar
NEWS RELEASE ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan  2010-04-CA-061  For Immediate Release

In an operation yesterday, Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) with ISAF partners conducted a combined operation east of Marjah, Helmand Province. The operation was intended to continue disrupting links between insurgent suicide bombers and narcotics networks.
 After surrounding the compound in which a man associated with suicide bombing attacks was believed to be located, Afghan Special Police were able to get all residents to exit the compound. One man was detained, and the patrol found an assault rifle, a shotgun and 30 kilograms (66 pounds) of opium.
 One woman and four children were protected throughout this operation, in which no civilians were injured.