2012-09-S-036
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 23, 2012)
Afghan Special Police, enabled by coalition forces, recovered caches of weapons and narcotics in separate operations in Nimroz province yesterday. The first operation, in Zaranji district, resulted in the seizure of 560 kilograms (1,250 pounds) of dry opium and ammunition nitrate. In Chakhansr district, an Afghan-led security force recovered 560 kilograms of opium, 104 kilograms (230 pounds) of heroin and one machine gun.  The combined force also detained two individuals suspected of facilitating the movement of weapons and narcotics across southern Afghanistan. All seized drugs were destroyed in place.