KABUL, Afghanistan - An Afghan-international security force searched a compound on the outskirts of Marjah, in the Nawah-ye Barakzai District of Helmand province, after intelligence information indicated militant activity. During the search the security force detained a few suspected militants for further questioning.
In Khowst last night, a joint force searched a compound south of Lewan Kheyl, in the Sabari District, after intelligence information indicated militant activity. During the search the security force detained a suspected militant for further questioning and found automatic rifles, ammunition and chest racks.
In Pakyiya last night, an Afghan-international security force searched a compound south of Heybat Kheyl, in the Zurmat District, after intelligence indicated militant activity. During the search the joint force captured a Haqqani commander responsible for leading several small groups of fighters.
In the Nad-e Ali District of Helmand this morning, an Afghan-international security patrol found three 105mm rockets and an intelligence radio. The rockets will be destroyed.
No shots were fired and no Afghan citizens were harmed during these operations.
| Date Taken: | 03.31.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 03.31.2010 03:41 |
| Story ID: | 47467 |
| Location: | KABUL, AF |
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