SgtJim
02-11-2011, 08:06 AM
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 9860
2011-02-S-073
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 11) – Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Forces targeted a Haqqani network facilitator, detaining several suspected insurgents during a security operation in Sabari district, Khost province yesterday.
The Haqqani network facilitator operates out of Sabari district where he is responsible for the movement of explosives and equipment to support Haqqani network operations targeting Afghan and coalition forces. He is associated with a Haqqani network leader who was detained Feb. 6 during an Afghan and coalition force operation in the district. Recent reporting indicates he coordinated the transfer of explosives for an improvised explosive device attack against Afghan and coalition forces.
Security forces followed leads to a targeted building where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit peacefully before conducting a search. Several suspected insurgents were detained based on initial questioning at the scene. One AK-47, one rifle, several high explosive grenades, one chest rack and loose ammunition were recovered by the security force.
In other ISAF news throughout Afghanistan:
South
In Arghandab district, Kandahar province, an Afghan National Security Force and ISAF patrol detained four insurgents transporting 550 pounds (250 kilograms) of ammonium nitrate fertilizer, 20 pounds (9 kilograms) of shrapnel and a large hollow metal container.
In the same province, in Kandahar district, a combined patrol found 10 rocket propelled grenade rounds.
In Sangin district, Helmand province, a combined patrol discovered eight improvised explosive devices and 105 pounds (47 kilograms) of homemade explosives.
East
In Qarghah district, Laghman province, an Afghan National Security Force and ISAF patrol found unexploded ordnance consisting of one 82 mm mortar and five 120 mm rounds.
In Kabul province, Kabul City Police discovered two grenades, one mine, one 122 mm shell, 11 82 mm mortar rounds, loose anti-aircraft bullets, one detonator and 10 artillery shells.
2011-02-S-073
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 11) – Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Forces targeted a Haqqani network facilitator, detaining several suspected insurgents during a security operation in Sabari district, Khost province yesterday.
The Haqqani network facilitator operates out of Sabari district where he is responsible for the movement of explosives and equipment to support Haqqani network operations targeting Afghan and coalition forces. He is associated with a Haqqani network leader who was detained Feb. 6 during an Afghan and coalition force operation in the district. Recent reporting indicates he coordinated the transfer of explosives for an improvised explosive device attack against Afghan and coalition forces.
Security forces followed leads to a targeted building where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit peacefully before conducting a search. Several suspected insurgents were detained based on initial questioning at the scene. One AK-47, one rifle, several high explosive grenades, one chest rack and loose ammunition were recovered by the security force.
In other ISAF news throughout Afghanistan:
South
In Arghandab district, Kandahar province, an Afghan National Security Force and ISAF patrol detained four insurgents transporting 550 pounds (250 kilograms) of ammonium nitrate fertilizer, 20 pounds (9 kilograms) of shrapnel and a large hollow metal container.
In the same province, in Kandahar district, a combined patrol found 10 rocket propelled grenade rounds.
In Sangin district, Helmand province, a combined patrol discovered eight improvised explosive devices and 105 pounds (47 kilograms) of homemade explosives.
East
In Qarghah district, Laghman province, an Afghan National Security Force and ISAF patrol found unexploded ordnance consisting of one 82 mm mortar and five 120 mm rounds.
In Kabul province, Kabul City Police discovered two grenades, one mine, one 122 mm shell, 11 82 mm mortar rounds, loose anti-aircraft bullets, one detonator and 10 artillery shells.