Four detained in Helmand
ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-07-S-076
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (July 26, 2011) – A combined Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Force stopped a vehicle during a security operation in Reg-e Khan Neshin district, Helmand province, yesterday.

Upon searching the vehicle, the force discovered and seized 2,205 pounds (1,000 kgs) of heroin, 2,205 (1,000 kgs) of ammonium nitrate, one AK-47 rifle and two rocket-propelled grenades. All items were safely destroyed on site.

Four men were detained as a result of the operation, and were taken by Afghan authorities for processing and further questioning.