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    IJC Operational Update, April 12

    KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

    04.12.2010

    Courtesy Story

    ISAF Joint Command

    KABUL, Afghanistan - An Afghan-international security force captured a Haqqani improvised explosive device facilitator and several other militants in Paktiya this morning.

    The combined force went to an open area west of Rabat, in the Zurmat District, after intelligence information indicated militant activity. As the joint force approached, several militants tried to run. One of the militants turned and charged the security force, and was engaged and wounded. The rest of the militants were quickly cornered by the security force and surrendered.

    Among those captured was a Haqqani IED facilitator responsible for attacking coalition convoys and killing Afghan troops. A search of the militant's tents uncovered multiple automatic rifles, grenades and ammunition.

    The Haqqani uses indiscriminant bombings and small-arms attacks, kidnappings, and intimidation to achieve their aims. Afghan and coalition forces work to protect innocent civilians from this threat.

    In Nad-e Ali District of Helmand province this morning, a joint patrol found a cache containing seven rocket-propelled grenades, two mortar rounds, 30 artillery rounds, eight 60mm shells and other ammunition. The cache was destroyed by an explosive ordnance disposal team.

    In Kandahar last night, an Afghan-international security force searched a compound in south Kandahar City after intelligence information indicated militant activity. During the search the joint force detained two suspected militants for further questioning.

    Also in Kandahar last night, another joint security force searched a compound west of Kandahar City after intelligence information indicated militant activity. During the search the security force captured a Taliban IED facilitator involved in IED emplacements, defenses and assignments. Several other militants were also captured in the operation.

    The assault force also found explosive materials during the search.

    In the Tarin Kot District of Uruzgan province yesterday, an ISAF patrol found a cache containing two RPG rounds, an RPG rocket and three boxes of small-arms ammunition. The cache was destroyed by an EOD team.

    No Afghan civilians were harmed during these operations.

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    Date Taken: 04.12.2010
    Date Posted: 04.12.2010 05:05
    Story ID: 47991
    Location: KABUL, AF

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