Coalition forces kill, detain militants in Helmand province

Written by Bagram Media Center Monday, 07 July 2008 15:01

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (July 7, 2008) – Several militants were killed and seven were detained during a Coalition forces operation Sunday in Helmand province.

Compounds in Req District were searched by Coalition forces targeting a militant leader known to smuggle explosives and weapons including IED and heavy machine guns in the area.

During their search of the compounds, Coalition forces identified two armed militants. In both cases the militants threatened the force and were killed with small-arms fire.

Discovered at the site were multiple AK-47s, IED materials, ammunition vests, ammunition and a cache of narcotics in a building. The weapons, explosives and drugs were destroyed to prevent use.

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