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KABUL, Afghanistan - In the Arghandab District of Kandahar this morning, an ISAF patrol found an improvised explosive device near the Kuhak school. An explosive ordnance disposal team was attempting to disarm the device when it exploded. No one was hurt.
In the Musa Qalah District of Helmand province yesterday, a joint patrol received information from local Afghans about possible insurgent activity in a compound in the area. ISAF forces cordoned off the compound while Afghan national police members went inside to investigate. As ANP members entered the compound, an Afghan civilian told the patrol that there was an Afghan male in the next room dressed in a burka. The individual was found with approximately 25 rounds of small-arms ammunition and was detained.
In the Sabari District of Khost yesterday, an Afghan-international security force saw two individuals emplacing an IED. The patrol was able to capture one of the men and destroy the IED.
While patrolling in the Now Zad District of Helmand province yesterday, a joint patrol found five 60mm recoilless rifle warheads inside a cave. The cache was destroyed.
An Afghan patrol found an IED in the Beshud District of Helmand yesterday. The device consisted of two anti-tank mines. The device was destroyed by an EOD team.
In the Qalat District of Zabul province yesterday, an Afghan-international patrol found three remote-controlled IEDs. The ANP detained five people for questioning near the find. The IEDs were destroyed by an EOD team.
In the Nad-e Ali District of Helmand yesterday, a joint patrol found a cache containing two rocket-propelled grenades. The cache was destroyed.
No Afghan civilians were harmed during these operations.
| Date Taken: | 04.27.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 04.27.2010 05:07 |
| Story ID: | 48739 |
| Location: | KABUL, AF |
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