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Several caches discovered in Kandahar province

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  • By Combined Joint Task Force - 101
  • Combined Press Information Center
Afghan Commandos and Coalition forces discovered and destroyed multiple caches in Maywand District, Kandahar province August 4.

The combined forces were on a patrol when they discovered the caches. One cache contained 60 five-gallon plastic containers of ammonium nitrate primed with detonation cords. A stolen tour bus was also found.

The caches were destroyed on site.