The cache consisted of approximately 19,842 pounds (9,000 kilograms) explosive making compounds.
Security forces secured and confiscated all materials for destruction at a later date.
In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:
North
One insurgent was killed and two suspects were detained yesterday in Kunduz district, Kunduz province during a combined operation conducted by Afghan Provincial Response Company and coalition forces. Security forces confiscated multiple firearms and ammunition.
South
A combined Afghan and coalition security force discovered an improvised explosive device cache during an operation in Musa Qal’ah district, Helmand province, Friday. The cache consisted of approximately 500 feet of detonation cord, 60 pre-built pressure plates and two chest rigs. Security forces confiscated all IED components to be destroyed at a later date.
East
A combined Afghan led and a coalition supported security force discovered a drug cache during an operation in Achin district, Nangarhar province, Friday. The cache consisted of approximately 29 pounds (13 kiligrams) of opium, approximately 44 pounds (20 kiligrams) of hashish and approximately 220 pounds (100 kiligrams) marijuana seeds. The security force destroyed a portion of the drugs on site and confiscated the remainder for destruction at a later date.
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