2012-07-S-005
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 3, 2012) — An Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation in Shiray Kajaki and Baghran districts, Helmand province, Saturday.
 
During the operation, the security force discovered a number of storage compounds containing narcotics, improvised explosive device components, weapons and ammunition.
 
The items found in those compounds included 100 kilograms (220 pounds) of poppy seed, five kilograms (11 pounds) of wet opium, a quantity of IED components, 700 rounds of 7.62mm and a many weapons.
 
While conducting the search operation, the Afghan and coalition security force was attacked by multiple groups of insurgents.  The security force returned fire and later confirmed they had killed numerous insurgents.
 
The security force destroyed all the items in place.