ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-08-S-056
For Immediate Release 


KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 21, 2011)
An Afghan and coalition combined security force destroyed an unstable explosive ordinance facility and detained two suspected insurgents in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, yesterday. The target of the operation was a Taliban leader involved in the facilitation, movement and preparation of heavy weapons throughout the upper Gereshk area. During the search, the security force came across the facility. After securing the area and ensuring no civilians were present, the force destroyed the facility, which was laden with explosives.
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