Afghan civilian turns in cache of explosives

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story

Date: 02.01.2010
Posted: 02.01.2010 04:58
News ID: 44706

KABUL, Afghanistan — An Afghan civilian turned in a cache of explosives to ISAF forces in the Badghis province this morning.

The cache consisted of more than 70, 82mm mortar grenades and two, 82mm recoilless rocket projectiles.

Since September, more than 252,000€ ($350,000) in cash rewards has been paid to Afghans for turning in weapons or for providing tips leading to the recovery of weapons.