KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 17, 2011) — An Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Force vehicle-interdiction mission targeted insurgent smuggling routes in Kandahar and Helmand provinces yesterday. Multiple intelligence reports led the joint force towards a vehicle thought to be used by insurgents to smuggle material, narcotics and weapons around the area. As they moved to stop and search the vehicle, the vehicle stopped and three occupants exited and attempted to run away. As the combined force secured the vehicle and moved to clear the surrounding area, they were fired upon by two of the men. After gaining positive identification,...