Haqqani Network facilitator captured in Khost overnight

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

11.03.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Haqqani Network facilitator for weapons, fighters and equipment used in attacks, along with more than 10 of his associates during an overnight operation in Khost province.

Intelligence reports led the security force to a compound north of Majles in Sabari district to search for the facilitator. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully, and then the joint security force cleared and secured the area.

After initial questioning at the scene, the security force identified and detained the facilitator and his associates.

The security force discovered multiple automatic weapons along with a machine gun, pistol, grenades, silencer and various types of ammunition at the scene.

In southern Kandahar province, a separate security force targeting a Taliban leader for the Tarnek wa Jaldak improvised explosive device cell that conducts attacks along the heavily travelled Highway 1, detained two suspected insurgents during an overnight operation in Kandahar province.

Intelligence tips led the security force to a compound in Seyyed Shah in Shah Wali Kot district to search for the cell leader. After an Afghan-led call out, the joint 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: 11.03.2010
• Date Posted: 11.02.2010 23:45
• Story ID: 59325
• Location: KABUL, AF