Two killed and one detained in Nimroz
ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update, Feb. 13, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-02-S-091 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 13, 2011) — An Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Force vehicle interdiction mission led to the discovery of a large amount of narcotics and the death of two insurgents in southern Nimroz province yesterday.  The combined patrol discovered 220 pounds (100 kilograms) of opium, 648 pounds (294 kg) of heroin, 185 pounds (84 kg) of brown heroin, one grenade, one AK-47 and associated ammunition.  Combined forces stopped two suspicious vehicles in an attempt to search them. Two insurgents attempted to engage the patrol with small-arms fire and grenades. They were killed with accurate fire by the patrol. A third man was detained and taken by Afghan authorities for processing and further questioning.