ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-07-S-032
For Immediate Release 

KABUL, Afghanistan (July 11, 2011) 

During a security operation in Zharay district, Kandahar province, an Afghan-led security force detained two suspected insurgents and destroyed an unstable explosive ordinance facility. 

While searching the area, the security force discovered the facility holding unstable explosives, which posed an imminent threat to local civilians in the area. The force interviewed local residents about the specifics of the facility and, with the information they provided, decided to destroy the explosive ridden facility, eliminating any further threat to residents in the area. All women and children were moved out of the area before the facility was destroyed. 

Additionally, several individuals were detained by the security force for further questioning. The force was in the area searching for Taliban insurgents who are involved in weapons facilitation. No civilians were harmed during this operation.