ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update April 5, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-014 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 5, 2011)  An Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Force patrol killed two insurgents and confiscated a large narcotics cache during a clearing operation in Maiwand district, Kandahar province, yesterday.  The clearing operation targeted an insurgent courier who stores and transports weapons and explosives throughout Maiwand district. During the operation, the security patrol killed two insurgents that tried to engage the combined forces. After clearing the enemy location, the combined forces also confiscated a large drugs cache consisting of 2,340 pounds (1,060 kilograms) of opium.