Weapons, unexploded ordnance cache found in Eastern Afghanistan

Written by Bagram Media Center Tuesday, 24 November 2009 05:54

LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan – The Afghan National Police’s Small Rewards Program continues to be a success as a large stockpile of weapons were turned in Nov. 11 through 18.

The weapons include 18 hand grenades, 55 mortars, 47 mortar fuzes, eight rockets and eight expelling charges.

PAKTIA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – An Afghan sub-governor delivered a cache of unexploded ordnance to coalition forces, Nov. 21.

The explosives were found near a local school, and were destroyed that day by controlled detonation.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 November 2009 05:56

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