The drug cache consisted of approximately 880 pounds (400 kilograms) of opium, 220 pounds (100 kilograms) of heroin and 4,400 pounds (2,000 kilograms) of acetic anhydride. The improvised explosive device cache contained IED-making materials including 132 pounds (60 kilograms) of explosive chemicals, numerous pressure plates and main charges.
The security force also confiscated multiple anti-personnel mines, mortar rounds, weapons and ammunition.
Several suspected insurgents were detained during the operation.
In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:
South
A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban facilitator during an operation in Maiwand district, Kandahar province, today. The facilitator operated a bomb-making cell and emplaced explosives throughout Maiwand and Zharay districts. He was responsible for multiple attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. Several suspected insurgents were detained during the operation.
In Sangin district, Helmand province, an Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban facilitator during an operation today. The facilitator distributed explosives to insurgent fighters in Helmand and Kandahar provinces. The security force seized approximately 200 pounds (90 kilograms) of opium and detained multiple suspected insurgents during the operation.
East
An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Haqqani Network leader during an operation in Khost district, Khost province, today. The leader conducted roadside bomb and direct-fire attacks against Afghan forces throughout Khost province. One additional suspected insurgent was detained during the operation.
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