2012-08-S-024
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 11 2012) — An Afghan and coalition security force discovered an insurgent bomb-making facility and seized more than 180 kilograms (400 pounds) of explosives during a security operation in Muqer district, Ghazni province, today.
 
During the search of the bomb-making facility, the security force also seized improvised explosive device components.
 
One suspected insurgent was detained by the security force during the operation.
 
The explosives were safely destroyed by the security force.