They're Religious...but not THAT Religious

In this news release from CENTCOM we find that coalition forces captures drugs and weapons from an extremist compound. So let me get this straight; booze is a no-go, kids can't fly kites, women can't show their faces in public but dealing in herion...yeah that's OK. If we needed any more evidence that these people were just a little of center there you have it. The religion of peace and in this case the "White Horse" as well.

COMBINED FORCES COMMAND - AFGHANISTAN COALITION PRESS INFORMATION CENTER
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 18, 2006
Release # 060718-07

Extremists linked to drug trade

KABUL , Afghanistan - Coalition Soldiers have seized an
estimated $3 million in opium from an extremist compound July 13 after a
Coalition patrol held off more than two dozen fighters until additional
firepower arrived.
Following the engagement, the Soldiers found five dead
extremists, but believe many more were killed.
A search of the compound found 70 kilograms of opium paste,
a rocket propelled grenade launcher, four rockets, an AK-47 and
ammunition, a passport and other documents.
"Recovering these weapons and drugs increases the safety and
security of Afghans, and reduces the danger posed by criminals and
extremists who might use those munitions indiscriminately to cause harm
on the Afghan people, Afghan security forces or Coalition forces ," said
Col. Thomas Collins, Coalition spokesman. "This engagement also
confirms with physical evidence that the extremists are linked to the
drug trade in southern Afghanistan ."



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