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SgtJim
05-07-2011, 07:13 PM
10711
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-05-S-018
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (May 6, 2011) – Two insurgents were killed and numerous men were detained during a combined Afghan and coalition operation targeting an insurgent leader in Marjah district, Helmand province, yesterday.

The target has plans for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in Marjeh and Nad ‘Ali districts. He also manufactures and places roadside bombs in an attempt to target Afghan and coalition forces.

The two insurgents were killed when they attempted to engage the combined force during the search of a building associated with the target.

A search of the building turned up 11 pounds (5 kilograms) of opium, one AK-47 rifle and associated ammunition, one grenade and various explosive device components.

The detainees were taken by Afghan authorities for processing and further questioning.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

South

A combined Afghan and coalition force patrol discovered a weapons cache, today, consisting of 20 metal pressure plates and eight jugs of homemade explosives. The components were destroyed on site.

A combined Afghan and coalition vehicle interdiction operation discovered 815 pounds (370 kgs) of dry opium in Garm Ser district, Helmand province, yesterday. During the operation, an individual in a vehicle engaged the force with small-arms fire. The force returned fire, killing the occupant. The narcotics were found in the vehicle and later safely destroyed.

In Marjeh district, Helmand province, today, Afghan and coalition forces found 28 7.62 mm rounds and six grenades.

East

Afghan and coalition forces discovered a weapons cache in Qarghah district, Laghman province, today. The cache consisted of 13 mines, 18 sticks of dynamite, 100 detonators, 1,500 PKM rounds, seven rocket-propelled grenade boosters, six 81 mm mortar shells, 328 feet (100 meters) of detonation cord, 99 pounds (45 kgs) of black powder and 22 pounds (10 kgs) of HME component.

In Kahmard district, Bamyan province, today, coalition forces discovered five 85 mm rockets, one 107 mm rocket, one 72 mm rocket, 64 grenades, 58 fuses and one box of small-arms ammunition.

In Pul-e Alam district, Logar province, today, Afghan and coalition forces discovered 10 RPGs, 27 rifles and one 122 mm rocket.

All weapons have been or will be destroyed by security forces.