2011-09-S-051
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (Sep. 22, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained one suspected insurgent and seized a narcotics cache during an operation in Maiwand district, Kandahar province, Wednesday..
The operation seized 1,212 pounds (550 kgs) of wet opium, 22 pounds (10 kgs) of dry opium, a quantity of drug processing equipment and one motorcycle. The drugs were safely destroyed on site and the suspected insurgent was detained for further questioning.
A child sustained injuries to the leg during the operation and was transported to a coalition medical treatment facility for care. The child’s injuries are not life threatening.