Three detained in Nimroz
ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update June 10, 2011



ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-06-S-035
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 10, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition force seized a large quantity of narcotics in Khash Rod district, Nimroz province, yesterday.
The operation seized 1,653 pounds (750 kilograms) of wet opium, 11,023 pounds (5,000 kgs) of sodium carbonate, 13,228 pounds (6,000 kgs) of ammonium chloride and 50 barrels of other chemicals used in the production of narcotics.
The goal of the operation was to disrupt insurgent storage facilities associated with the processing of narcotics. Three men were detained during the operation and taken by Afghan authorities for processing and further questioning.
The narcotics and chemicals were safely destroyed on site.