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KABUL, Afghanistan — An Afghan-international security force searched a series of compounds east of Marjah, in the Nad-e Ali district of Helmand province last night, after intelligence information indicated militant activity. During the searches the security force detained several suspected militants for further questioning.
No shots were fired and no one was harmed during the operation.
Recent UN research confirms insurgents inflict the vast majority of civilian casualties throughout Afghanistan. Their random use of IED's, suicide bombers and ambushes continue to endanger all of the people of Afghanistan. Afghan and coalition forces continue to work together to eliminate the IED threat.
In Kandahar last night, a joint security force searched a compound southwest of Kandahar City, in Panjvai district, after intelligence information indicated militant activity. During the search the joint force captured a Taliban commander involved in a prison attack and other assaults on coalition forces. He is also linked to the Taliban's media efforts.
A few other militants were also detained during the search.
The commander's capture should help degrade the Taliban's effectiveness in the region. Also, he may be able to give insight on other Taliban leaders in the area.
No shots were fired and no one was harmed during the operation.
In Khowst last night, an Afghan-international security force captured a few militants while pursuing a Haqqani sub-commander.
A security force searched a compound east of Gurchak, in the Sabari district, after intelligence information indicated militant activity, and detained the militants. The search force also found several automatic rifles, grenades, fuses, ammunition and a large amount of explosives.
No shots were fired and no one was harmed during the operation.
Haqqani leaders conduct operations in conjunction with other militant groups with similar goals and interests. The network, like most militant organizations, has direct ties to drug trafficking. The Haqqani often use drug-smuggling profits to buy weapons and explosives.
In Kunduz last night, a joint security force searched a compound northwest of Kunduz City after intelligence information indicated militant activity. During the search the security force detained two suspected militants for further questioning.
No shots were fired and no Afghan citizens were harmed during the operation. Over the last several months many of the coalition operations have been relatively peaceful, with no shots fired by anyone. During the searches the combined security units work to avoid using lethal force.
| Date Taken: | 04.06.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 04.06.2010 04:35 |
| Story ID: | 47730 |
| Location: | KABUL, AF |
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