2011-09-S-059
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 25, 2011)
A combined Afghan National Security Force and ISAF patrol killed several insurgents, detained numerous other insurgents, and seized a narcotics cache during an operation in Kajaki district, Helmand province, yesterday.

The operation seized 1,980 pounds (900 kilograms) of opium and a quantity of small arms and ammunition. The drugs and weapons were safely destroyed on site.

Additionally, the suspected insurgents found at the scene were detained for processing and further questioning.