Numerous suspected insurgents detained in Kandahar
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-09-S-22
For Immediate Release


KABUL, Afghanistan (Sep. 11, 2011) – A combined Afghan and International Security Assistance Force patrol discovered a narcotics cache and detained numerous suspected insurgents during an operation to disrupt an insurgent network in Registan district, Kandahar province, yesterday.
The operation seized 2,205 pounds (1,000 kgs) of dry opium, 55 pounds (25 kgs) of wet opium and a quantity of small arms weapons and ammunition. The narcotics and weapons were safely destroyed on site.
The detainees were taken in by Afghan authorities for processing and further questioning.