Afghan, coalition force captures Haqqani Network IED facilitator

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

10.18.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Haqqani Network facilitator who coordinated improvised explosive device supplies and conducted IED attacks against Afghan and coalition forces, during an operation in Khost province overnight.

Based on intelligence tips, the security force targeted a compound east of Ali Shir Alaqehdari in Terayzai district to search for the targeted individual. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully, and then the joint security force cleared and secured the compound.

After initial questioning at the scene, the security force identified and detained the facilitator along with several of his associates. The security force also found a grenade and shotgun, along with multiple AK-47 magazines, at the scene.

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

• Date Taken: 10.18.2010
• Date Posted: 10.18.2010 05:26
• Story ID: 58295
• Location: KABUL, AF