Feb.02., 2012. - ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 02) – An Afghan led and coalition supported security force discovered a weapons cache during an operation in Bati Kot district, Nangarhar province, Tuesday.
The cache consisted of two anti-tank mines, heavy machine gun ammunition and multiple improvised explosive device-making components.

The cache was destroyed on site without incident.

Two suspected insurgents were detained by Afghan security forces for further questioning.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

South
An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader during an operation in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, today. The leader directed roadside bomb attacks against Afghan forces throughout the district. One additional suspected insurgent was detained during the operation.

East
In Darah-ye district, Kunar province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force discovered a drug cache during a patrol yesterday. The cache consisted of approximately 880 pounds (400 kilograms) of hashish. Security forces destroyed all drugs on site without incident.

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