KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 16) — A combined Afghan and coalition security force discovered a drug cache during an operation in Now Zad district, Helmand province, yesterday. The cache consisted of approximately 880 pounds (400 kilograms) of opium, 1,562 pounds (710 kilograms) of drug-producing chemicals and miscellaneous equipment used in drug manufacturing. 
During the operation several insurgents displayed hostile intent, responding to the immediate threat, the security force engaged and killed the insurgents. 
The drugs were destroyed on site without further incident.