Commandos, USSF find weapon caches in Konar
KONAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Soldiers from 3rd Company, 1st Commando Kandak and Special Operations Task Force – East discovered three large weapon caches in Sirankay Valley, Konar province, March 30 – April 1.
The Afghan-led force was conducting a three-day clearing operation in the area to disrupt insurgent safe havens when the caches were discovered as they moved through the valley.
The caches included 200 fragmentary grenades, 22 rocket-propelled grenades, seven sniper rifles, 2 AK-47 assault rifles, 1,000 rounds of ammunition, several varieties of mortar rounds and improvised explosive device making materials including 50 fuses and chemical mixtures.
The munitions were destroyed on site.
| Date Taken: |
04.01.2011 |
| Date Posted: |
04.04.2011 11:52 |
| Story ID: |
68241 |
| Location: |
KONAR PROVINCE, AF |
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