Haqqani commander captured, IED material destroyed in Khost

AFGHANISTAN

09.25.2010

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IJC Public Affairs Advisory Team- Regional Command North

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition security forces detained several insurgents in Khost province Friday including a Haqqani commander linked to attacks against Afghan officials.

The commander was also involved in ambushing a vehicle during last week's elections and stealing a ballot box. The security force also discovered a significant cache of improvised explosive device material and military equipment at the scene.

Based on intelligence reports, the security force targeted a remote compound in Tanai district to search for the commander. 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 identified and detained the commander along with three of his associates. The security force also discovered an automatic weapon, pistol, rocket-propelled grenade launcher, magazines and loose ammunition, along with three U.S. combat uniforms at the scene. These types of uniforms were recently used in attacks against a coalition force base.

Additionally, they discovered and destroyed improvised explosive device material including 100 blasting caps, artillery rounds, a landmine, pressure plates and electrical circuitry.
The assault force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.

• Date Taken: 09.25.2010
• Date Posted: 09.25.2010 00:47
• Story ID: 56947
• Location: AF