ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 9, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-06-S-030
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 9, 2011) 
Also in Paktika, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained two suspected insurgents during a security operation targeting a Haqqani network leader in Mota Khan district, yesterday. The leader is the Haqqani appointed governing official for attacks in the district and is responsible for the acquisition and emplacement of roadside bombs targeting Afghan security forces.

The Afghan-led security force searched for the leader at an associated compound. They cleared the area and interviewed residents regarding Haqqani activity in the area. After questioning, two suspected insurgents were detained. No shots were fired and the civilians were protected throughout the night search.
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