Afghan National Police detain eight militants and prevent improvised explosive device attack in Ghazni

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

02.28.2009

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U.S. Forces Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan national police assisted by coalition forces detained eight militants and prevented an improvised explosive device attack, today, in the Ghazni District, in Ghazni province, approximately 150 km southwest of Kabul.

While conducting a combat reconnaissance patrol, in support of efforts to bring peace and stability to the region, the combined forces observed individuals placing an IED on the road. The combined forces convoy followed the individuals to a compound in Ghazni City. The ANP conducted a search of the compound, discovering a cache containing IED-making materials, including two remote-control devices, wire and pressure plate materials. Two AK-47 rifles were also discovered. The ANP took eight militants into custody.

The IED placed on the road was safely removed by the combined forces before it could prevent injuries to Afghan civilians, or the combined force.

No ANP, coalition force or non-combatant casualties were reported.

"The vigilance and expertise of the ANP was key in stopping an insurgent attack today," said Afghan Ministry of Interior spokesman, Zemarai Bashary. "The ANP continue to successful remove insurgents and increase the security of Afghanistan."

• Date Taken: 02.28.2009
• Date Posted: 02.28.2009 12:59
• Story ID: 30576
• Location: KABUL, AF