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BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, Afghanistan – Early today Afghan and Coalition forces killed several suspected militants and detained two others during an operation in Helmand Province.
The detainees include a suspected militant who was wounded during the course of operations and evacuated for further medical attention.
The forces suspected the targeted compounds, located in the Garmser District, were housing a weapons facilitator. Several caches of opium and multiple weapons were found on-site. These weapons included several AK-47s, numerous full ammunition vests, a machine gun and several rocket propelled grenades. Some damage was done to compounds in the area during the course of operations.
“Militants who work to assert control and undermine the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan disrupt security and peace,” said Army Maj. Chris Belcher, a Combined Joint Task Force-82 spokesman.
There were no injuries or deaths to non-combatants.
The detainees will be questioned as to their involvement in militant activities.
Contact Information – CJTF-82 Public Affairs Office Tel – 0093-799-063-013
DSN: 318-431-7852
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