Melons conceal a secret and dangerous cargo- nearly 18 tons of ammonium chloride found recently in a truck at the Weesh border crossing checkpoint in southern Kandahar province, Afghanistan. The chemical, which is banned for import into Afghanistan, is a common ingredient used by insurgents to manufacture heroin, which funds their operations. ( Army photo) 3rd Afghan Border Police seize 35,000 pounds of ammonium chloride 120509-A-LD640-004

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