ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update May 6, 2011

ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-018 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (May 6, 2011) A combined Afghan and coalition vehicle interdiction operation discovered 815 pounds (370 kgs) of dry opium in Garm Ser district, Helmand province, yesterday. During the operation, an individual in a vehicle engaged the force with small-arms fire. The force returned fire, killing the occupant. The narcotics were found in the vehicle and later safely destroyed.