SgtJim
12-03-2010, 06:42 AM
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-12-S-031
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 3) – Afghan and coalition security forces captured another Haqqani Network
facilitator responsible for the movement of weapons and ammunition for local insurgent groups during
an operation in Khost province yesterday.
He also led an assassination squad responsible for the kidnapping and killing of important individuals in villages
throughout Sabari district.
Intelligence tips led the security force to a compound in Sabari district to search for the facilitator, who also
conducts attacks against coalition forces. Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully
before the joint security force cleared the compound, finding multiple weapons and bags of ammunition.
Initial questioning at the scene helped identify the facilitator, who was detained along with two of his associates.
He is the 10th Haqqani leader captured in the province in the last two weeks.
The assault force did not fire their weapons and they ensured the safety of the women and children for the duration of the search.
2010-12-S-031
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 3) – Afghan and coalition security forces captured another Haqqani Network
facilitator responsible for the movement of weapons and ammunition for local insurgent groups during
an operation in Khost province yesterday.
He also led an assassination squad responsible for the kidnapping and killing of important individuals in villages
throughout Sabari district.
Intelligence tips led the security force to a compound in Sabari district to search for the facilitator, who also
conducts attacks against coalition forces. Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully
before the joint security force cleared the compound, finding multiple weapons and bags of ammunition.
Initial questioning at the scene helped identify the facilitator, who was detained along with two of his associates.
He is the 10th Haqqani leader captured in the province in the last two weeks.
The assault force did not fire their weapons and they ensured the safety of the women and children for the duration of the search.