Suspected insurgents detained in pursuit of Haqqani facilitator

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

09.24.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition security forces detained several suspected insurgents in Khost province Thursday while in pursuit of a Haqqani facilitator operating in Sabari District.

The facilitator moves weapons and ammunition throughout the district.

Based on intelligence reports, the security force targeted a compound south of the village of Lewan Kheyl 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 compound.

After initial questioning at the scene, the security force detained the suspected insurgents. The security force also discovered several weapons at the scene.

The assault force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.

• Date Taken: 09.24.2010
• Date Posted: 09.24.2010 07:48
• Story ID: 56887
• Location: KABUL, AF