ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update May 18, 2011

ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-070 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 18, 2011)  A combined Afghan Security Force and coalition force vehicle interdiction operation resulted in the discovery of a sizeable amount of explosives in central Helmand province yesterday.  The combined force secured 7,165 pounds (3,250 kilograms) of ammonium nitrate and 154 pounds (70 kgs) of wet opium during the operation.  One man was detained during the operation and taken by Afghan authorities for processing and further questioning.  The weapons and narcotics have been or will be destroyed.