ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-08-S-055
For Immediate Release


KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 20, 2011) – A combined Afghan and International Security Assistance Force operation seized a narcotics cache and detained two insurgents in Maiwand district, Kandahar province, yesterday.
The operation seized 463 pounds (210 kgs) of dry opium. The narcotics were safely destroyed on site.
The detainees were taken in by Afghan Security Forces for further questioning.