KABUL, Afghanistan (Mar. 06) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained two suspected insurgents and discovered an improvised explosive device-making facility during an operation in Zharay district, Kandahar province, yesterday.


The cache contained more than 550 pounds (250 kilograms) of ammonium nitrate, as well as batteries, wires and several other IED components. 

All of the materials were either destroyed or confiscated by the security force without incident.