2012-06-S-034
For Immediate Release
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 19, 2012) — Afghan and coalition forces conducted an operation to dismantle narcotics facilities in Northern Musa Qal’ah district, Helmand province, Saturday.
During the operation the security forces discovered 1,500 kilograms (3,300) pounds of opium and 2,500 kilograms (5,500 pounds) of ammonium chloride, a chemical used to refine opium into heroin. The opium, chemicals and the drug processing equipment were destroyed at the site.  
Several individuals suspected of being involved in drug manufacturing were detained.