Security force detains suspected Haqqani insurgents in Khost

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

08.16.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL- An Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected Haqqani insurgents in Khost province Sunday while in pursuit of a Haqqani Network weapons and ammunition facilitator responsible for multiple improvised explosive device and indirect fire attacks throughout Sabari and Musa Khel districts.

The security force targeted a compound in the village of Surwapan Tuy in Sabari District in pursuit of the facilitator. Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the compound peacefully and then secured the area. After questioning the residents, the security force detained the suspected insurgents.

The security force found multiple rifles, an AK-47 and Pakistani rupees at the scene. The assault force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children throughout the search.

"The Haqqani Network doesn't care about the Afghan people. They are increasing their IED attacks, which directly put Afghan civilians in harm's way," said U.S. Army Col. Rafael Torres, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command's Combined Joint Operations Center director. "We're making every effort to pursue these criminals and secure those areas."

• Date Taken: 08.16.2010
• Date Posted: 08.16.2010 04:21
• Story ID: 54638
• Location: KABUL, AF