Afghan force captures Haqqani Network facilitator in Khost

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

11.01.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan –– An Afghan security force, backed by coalition forces, captured a Haqqani Network facilitator in charge of coordinating the acquisition of improvised explosive devices and providing specialized support for insurgent attacks conducted in Terayzai district, during an overnight operation in Khost province.

Intelligence information led the security force to a location in Murmendah in Terayzai district to search for the facilitator. An Afghan-only force used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully, and then cleared and secured the area.

After initial questioning at the scene, the security force detained the targeted individual. The security force also found IED material at the scene.

Additionally, a separate security force targeting a Haqqani Network senior leader responsible for planning and coordinating attacks on the Sperah District Center, detained two suspected insurgents during an overnight operation in Paktika province.

Intelligence tips led the security force to a remote compound in Ziruk district to search for the targeted individual. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully, and then the security force cleared and secured the area. After initial questioning at the scene, the security force detained the suspected insurgents.

The assault force did not fire their weapons during either operation and they protected the women and children for the duration of the searches.

• Date Taken: 11.01.2010
• Date Posted: 11.01.2010 00:52
• Story ID: 59191
• Location: KABUL, AF