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    Haqqani Network facilitator captured in Khost province overnight

    AFGHANISTAN

    10.01.2010

    Courtesy Story

    IJC Public Affairs Advisory Team- Regional Command North

    KABUL, Afghanistan - An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Haqqani Network facilitator, known to endanger the Afghan populace through his indiscriminate improvised explosive device attacks, Thursday in Khost province.

    He also provided support to Taliban insurgents operating in the area.

    Intelligence tips led the security force to a compound in the Bak District to search for the facilitator.

    Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully and then the combined force cleared and secured the compound.

    After initial questioning at the scene, the security force identified and detained the facilitator along with three of his associates. The security force also found an automatic weapon, ammunition and a hand grenade at the scene.

    The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.

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    Date Taken: 10.01.2010
    Date Posted: 10.01.2010 02:19
    Story ID: 57274
    Location: AF

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