ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-07-S-076
For Immediate Release

A combined and coalition patrol stopped a vehicle during a separate security operation in Garm Ser district, Helmand province, yesterday. Upon searching the vehicle, the force discovered and seized1,190 pounds (540 kgs) of opium. The narcotics were safely destroyed on site. Four men were detained as a result of the operation, and were taken by Afghan authorities for processing and further questioning.