2012-10-S-007
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 5, 2012)
Provincial Response Company Zabul, enabled by coalition forces, killed several enemy fighters and seized a large cache of explosives material in Qalat district, Zabul province after it was attacked while attempting to disrupt insurgent facilitation routes between Kandahar and Zabul, Wednesday. Following the engagement, the Afghan and coalition force discovered 100 kilograms (220 pounds) of ammonium nitrate, 100 kilograms of ammonium nitrate mixed with aluminum powder, several hand grenades and weapons, and several hundred rounds of ammunition. The force also found five motorcycles it believes were intended for use in suicide-vehicle IED attacks. All seized materials were destroyed at the location.