3 men detained in Helmand
Afghan, International Forces Detain Men Suspected of IED Production
NEWS RELEASE ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan   2010-02-CA-032 For Immediate Release

 KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 6) - In the early hours of Feb. 2, Afghan National Security Forces with International Security and Assistant Force partners conducted an operation to find an IED facilitator and planner, just south of Marjeh. ANSF forces searched three compounds looking for IEDs and the materials used in their production. Two IEDs, a 105mm artillery shell, and ammonium nitrate were found.
Six men were located during the search and were questioned regarding their involvement in the production of IEDs. As a result of the questioning, three of the men were detained for further investigation.
 No civilians were injured in the conduct of this operation.