Force kills numerous insurgents, destroys IED materials in Helmand

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

10.30.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – A coalition force conducting a mounted patrol in Helmand province killed more than 10 insurgents and discovered improvised explosive device materials during combat operations early Saturday.

While conducting the patrol in Reg-e Khan Neshin District, the coalition force came under small-arms fire and after positively identifying several groups of armed insurgents, returned fire with small arms, 25mm rounds and anti-tank missiles.

The patrol also discovered and destroyed a large IED component and drug cache consisting of 2.5 tons of ammonium nitrate, 2 tons of precursor chemicals, six cell phones, two pressure cookers, 18 pressure plates, various weapons and 10kg of opium.

The weapons and drugs were safely destroyed at the site.

• Date Taken: 10.30.2010
• Date Posted: 10.30.2010 08:13
• Story ID: 59123
• Location: KABUL, AF