Militant killed, four detained in Nimroz province

Written by Bagram Media Center Tuesday, 01 July 2008 14:51

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (July 1, 2008) -- A militant was killed and four were detained Monday during a Coalition forces operation to disrupt Taliban activities in Nimroz province.

Coalition forces searched compounds in the Khash Rod District targeting a Taliban leader known to smuggle weapons, facilitate IED attacks and coordinate foreign fighter movement in the area.

Coalition forces indentified an armed militant who attempted to engage them and responded with small-arms fire, killing the militant.

Coalition forces discovered 12 Afghan National Police uniforms and a 50-pound cache of opium. The drugs were destroyed and the uniforms were confiscated.

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