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    Narcotics found, suspected insurgents detained

    AFGHANISTAN

    09.25.2010

    Courtesy Story

    IJC Public Affairs Advisory Team- Regional Command North

    KABUL, Afghanistan - Approximately 30 kilograms of narcotics were found by a combined Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Force in Helmand province Friday.

    The narcotics were found after a combined force random vehicle check in the area conducted to intercept insurgent's material, narcotics traffickers and weapons being transported in and out of Helmand province.

    Two vehicles were stopped during a vehicle checkpoint operation. Two men in the first vehicle were detained for suspected insurgent and narcotics links. While the patrol was detaining the suspects in the first car, the second vehicle left the scene.

    The combined forces followed the second vehicle to a nearby compound. Afghan and ISAF forces then secured the compound and searched it, discovering 20 kilograms of wet opium and 10 kilograms of marijuana.

    The narcotics were destroyed in place. The detainees were taken by Afghan police for processing and further questioning.

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    Date Taken: 09.25.2010
    Date Posted: 09.25.2010 08:22
    Story ID: 56957
    Location: AF

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