Afghan-led force captures Haqqani facilitator in Paktiya

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

08.13.2010

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ISAF Joint Command

KABUL - An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Haqqani Network facilitator in Paktiya province Thursday who moved weapons, ammunition, munitions and improvised explosive device materials from Pakistan to fighters operating in Afghanistan.

The security force targeted a compound west of Shahr-e Now in Gardez District to search for the facilitator. Afghan forces called for all residents to exit the compound and then secured the area. After questioning the residents, the assault force identified and detained the facilitator. The security force also discovered multiple weapons at the scene.

"We are happy to report the capture of this dangerous individual," said U.S. Army Col. Rafael Torres, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. "The Haqqani Network shamelessly recruits foreign fighters and brings dangerous weapons into the country to carry out attacks against the Afghan people - these foreign fighters could care less about establishing peace and security in Afghanistan."

The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children throughout the search.

• Date Taken: 08.13.2010
• Date Posted: 08.13.2010 05:40
• Story ID: 54515
• Location: KABUL, AF