Afghan, coalition forces destroy bomb-making facility in Helmand province

U.S. Forces Afghanistan
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Date: 07.02.2009
Posted: 07.02.2009 14:32
News ID: 35906

KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghan national police, assisted by coalition forces, discovered a roadside bomb-making compound during a security patrol in Nad Ali district, Helmand province today.

ANP and coalition forces were conducting a security patrol when they discovered multiple roadside bombs outside of a village. The team conducted a search of the immediate area and the bombs were safely detonated in place.

As the combined force continued their search, they discovered a bomb-making facility, 16 additional roadside bombs and more than 100 pounds of explosive material.

A perimeter was set around the compound and the bombs were detonated in place. There were no ANP, coalition forces or civilian injuries as a result of the detonation.