APR. 18: AFGHAN-ISAF OPERATIONS IN HELMAND, KANDAHAR, URUZGAN
ISAF PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF JOINT COMMAND - AFGHANISTAN
2010-04-CA-052
INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ASSISTANCE FORCE IN AFGHANISTAN
http://www.isaf.nato.int/en/article/isaf-releases/apr.-16-afghan-isaf-operations-in-helmand-kandahar-uruzgan.html
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (April 18)
An Afghan-ISAF patrol discovered two trucks containing a significant amount of narcotics in the Garm Ser district of Helmand Province yesterday. The patrol found a total of 926 kilograms (2,040 lbs) of raw opium, 851 kg (1,875 lbs) of processed opium and 279 kg (615 lbs) of hashish in the vehicles.
The occupants of the trucks were taken into custody.
The narcotics will be destroyed.
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Also in the Garm Ser district yesterday, a joint patrol found a cache consisting of a 120mm projectile, five completed victim operated improvised explosive devices (VOIED), three incomplete VOIEDs, three battery packs, spools of wire, a bag of carbon rods, rubber tubing and other parts for VOIED construction.
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In another operation, Afghanistan National Security Forces (ANSF) with ISAF partners conducted a combined operation that resulted in the detention of several men and seizure of high-value material used in the construction of improvised explosive device (IED) detonators.
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Yesterday near Mali Kheyl, east of Lashkar Gar, Helmand Province the joint team seized two assault rifles with 15 magazines, material used to construct IED detonators, a pistol, two grenades, and 75 kg (165 lbs) of liquid opium.
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Based on a tip from an Afghan civilian, an ISAF patrol found two caches containing a barrel full of mortar rounds, a tactical vest and wire, two 155mm artillery rounds, a 155mm shell and three empty casings in the Panjwa district of Kandahar Province yesterday.
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Yesterday evening an ISAF patrol in southern Afghanistan found 200 lbs (91 kg) of marijuana seed near Helmand River in Reg-e Khan Neshin, Helmand Province. The drugs were destroyed.
No civilians were harmed in these operations.
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ISAF CASUALTY
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-04-CA-051
http://www.isaf.nato.int/en/article/isaf-releases/isaf-casualty-49.html
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (April 18) - An ISAF servicemember died as a result of an IED strike in southern Afghanistan yesterday.
It is ISAF policy to defer identification procedures for casualties to the relevant national authorities.
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ISAF CASUALTIES
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-04-CA-050
http://www.isaf.nato.int/en/article/isaf-releases/isaf-casualties-25.html
KABUL, Afghanistan (April 17) - Two ISAF servicemembers died following an improvised explosive device attack in southern Afghanistan today.
It is ISAF policy to defer identification procedures for casualties to the relevant national authorities.
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APR. 17: AFGHAN-ISAF OPERATIONS IN HELMAND, KANDAHAR GHAZNI, KABUL
4/16/10 ISAF Public Affairs Office
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-04-CA-049
http://www.isaf.nato.int/en/article/isaf-releases/apr.-17-afghan-isaf-operations-in-helmand-kandahar-ghazni-kabul.html
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (April 17) - An Afghan-international security force captured a Taliban improvised explosive device (IED) commander and other militants in Helmand Province this morning.
The combined force searched a compound in north Marjah after intelligence information indicated insurgent activity. During the search the joint force captured the Taliban commander who is believed to be responsible for IED, mine defenses and the transfers of weapons and explosives.
When captured he immediately surrendered and identified himself as the targeted insurgent.
Several other militants were also detained.
No shots were fired and no Afghan citizens were harmed during the operation.
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In the Garm Ser district of Helmand this morning, a joint patrol found a cache containing a Russian-made 122mm projectile, three incomplete IEDs, five pressure-plate triggering devices and other IED materials. The cache was destroyed by an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team.
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In Kandahar Province this morning, an ISAF patrol found a cache containing five blocks of plastic explosive, a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) and three RPG propellant charges. The cache will be destroyed.
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In Ghazni last night, an Afghan-international security force searched a small compound outside of Pereval Chala, in the Gelan district, after intelligence confirmed insurgent activity.
During the search the security force detained a few suspected insurgents for further questioning.
No shots were fired and no Afghan citizens were harmed during the operation. Afghan and international forces continue to place an emphasis on avoiding use lethal force whenever possible.
Over the past several months many coalition operations have been conducted with no shots fired by anyone.
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In Kandahar last night, a joint security force went to a farming area in the Khakrez district after intelligence information indicated insurgent activity. As the security force approached the area they came under small-arms fire.
They returned fire wounding an insurgent.
During a search the security force captured a suspected Taliban commander responsible for leading approximately 20 armed fighters in attacks against coalition forces, and the movement of weapons and supplies.
When confronted he surrendered and identified himself as the targeted militant.
Several other insurgents were also detained.
The combined force found automatic rifles and a shotgun.
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In the Registan district of Kandahar Province yesterday, an ISAF patrol came across a burning truck. From the remnants left after the fire, the patrol deduced the truck had been filled with bags of drugs. The force estimated it contained 226 kilograms (500 pounds) of hashish and heroin. A vehicle matching its description had been seen earlier avoiding a checkpoint. The remaining drugs will be destroyed.
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In the Sarobi district of Kabul yesterday, an ISAF patrol found a cache containing 43 anti-personnel mines, 20 rockets, five mortar rounds, an anti-tank mine and 40 boxes of 12.7mm rounds.
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An ISAF patrol in the Gelan district of Ghazni Province found a cache yesterday containing five RPGs, 12 mortar grenades, two AK-47s, a shotgun and more than 5,000 rounds of ammunition.
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In the Arghandab district of Kandahar Province yesterday, an Afghan civilian pointed out an IED to an ISAF patrol. The IED consisted of an 88mm mortar round and three shape charges. The device was destroyed by an EOD team.
No Afghan civilians were harmed during these operations.
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