2011-10-S-012
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 6, 2011)
In Nahr-E Saraj district, Helmand province today, a combined Afghan and coalition force patrol killed several insurgents including an insurgent leader during an operation that was ongoing throughout the week. The insurgent leader is a known lethal aid facilitator. He is directly responsible for organizing numerous attacks against ANSF and coalition forces throughout Helmand. The operation seized 99 pounds (45 kilograms) of refined opium, seven artillery rounds and a quantity of small arms and ammunition. The drugs and weapons were safely destroyed on site.