ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-06-S-085 
For Immediate Release 

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 25, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition vehicle interdiction operation targeted insurgent smuggling routes in Maiwand district, Kandahar province, yesterday. 

Several insurgents were killed during the operation when they attempted to engage the patrol. 

The patrol saw a vehicle being loaded with several bags from known narcotics sites. When the patrol attempted to stop the vehicle, several men fled the area, only to return later and attempt to engage the patrol. The patrol returned fire killing several insurgents.