2011-10-S-037
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 18, 2011)
During an operation to disrupt an insurgent network in Musa Qal’Ah district, Helmand province yesterday, a combined  Afghan and coalition patrol detained several insurgents. 

The operation seized 22 pounds (10 kilograms) of opium, improvised explosive device components, and small arms. The narcotics and weapons were safely destroyed on site. 

The insurgents were detained and taken in for processing and further questioning.